More than 80 military occupations are now designated as combat arms and require a combat field test be completed in addition to their standard service fitness test. The Department of Defense’s ...

Urease is one of the most consequential enzymes in the microbial world. By hydrolyzing urea into ammonia and carbon dioxide, ...

The latest approvals expand the population of people who could be tested for the memory disorder—but experts warn the tests aren't for everyone.

A new test using cells collected from urine and vaginal fluid could help rule out uterine and other cancers in most women who ...

Prostate cancer is common. About 200 in every 1,000 Australian men will be told they have prostate cancer by the age of 85. But the chance of dying from it is much lower: around 18 in 1,000 cases.

Psychologists have known for decades that a sense of purpose brings significant benefits, both physically and psychologically. People with a strong sense of purpose tend to be healthier, to live for ...

At 78, Theresia Oreskovic, of Avon Lake, knows what it means to hear the words, ‘you have cancer.’ ...

Blood test shows promise in detecting pancreatic cancer early—a 'Holy Grail' for the field Pancreatic cancer is typically ...

A urine test that can predict heart attacks and strokes long before they happen should be offered to millions of Britons, ...

In some ways, “Purpose” is conventional as can be. The Pulitzer- and Tony-winning family saga, onstage at the Huntington Theater’s Calderwood Pavilion from Sept. 10 through Oct. 11, shares much of its ...