Transverse tubules (T-tubules) play a significant role in muscle contraction. However, the underlying mechanism of their ...

In the last century, synthetic fertilizers have changed the face of the planet. The current world population might be halved ...

The oldest known cremation pyre in Africa is shedding light on the complex funeral rites of ancient hunter-gatherers 9,500 years ago.

If you’re prone to kidney stones, be mindful when drinking cranberry juice, recommends Carli. Cranberries contain oxalates, ...

While drinking more water remains the primary recommendation, doctors suggest adding flavourful options that alter urine chemistry and inhibit stone formation.

Kidney stones is an extremely common condition, that is usually not life-threatening, but can be extremely painful, and upend quality of life. Most pe.

Bacteria may be the next frontier in cancer treatment, according to a team led by researchers at Penn State that devised a new approach of creating bacteria-derived mixtures—or cocktails—to help fight ...

Significance Compared with adults who smoke cigarettes, adults who vape nicotine are exposed to similar levels of nicotine ...

New research uses laboratory experiments to demonstrate that water is naturally created during the planet formation process. By squeezing and heating planetary analog materials between the tips of two ...

Dr. Céline Gounder, an internist, epidemiologist and infectious disease specialist, is a CBS News medical contributor as well as senior fellow and editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News.

Researchers have identified a surprising cause of some urinary tract infections: contaminated meat. A four-year study found that nearly 1 in 5 UTIs detected among a group of patients in Southern ...

A trabeculated bladder has a thickened wall, which can make it harder for the bladder to expand and empty properly. This condition is often caused by bladder outlet obstruction, which may result from ...