When given during the early stages of Alzheimer's, vitamin E helps reduce plaque deposits in mice.

The FDA approved a rapid HIV test which tests material collected from a mouth swab.

Bacteria are all around us and most people only consider these prokaryotic organisms to be disease causing parasites. While it is true that bacteria are responsible for a large number ... Read More

The U.S. government issued new guidelines for how much fish to consume.

The Centers for Disease Control reports that there are over one million burn cases each year. Learn what to do and what not to do for a first, second, or ... Read More

Cilia and flagella are protrusions from some cells that aid in cellular locomotion. They are formed from specialized groupings of microtubules called basal bodies. Read more.

The EPA is studying the chemicals released into the air after a bag of microwave popcorn is opened. The vapors could be linked to a rare type of lung disease ... Read More

Apoptosis, or programmed cell death, is a naturally occurring process in the body. It involves a controlled sequence of steps in which cells signal self termination. Read more.

Cell division is an elegant process that enables organisms to grow and reproduce. In mitosis, the replicated genetic material in a parent cell is equally distributed to two daughter cells. ... Read More

Evidence suggests that Earth's ancient oceans were very different from today's oceans.

Researchers note that Americans may be putting their health at risk by eating more fat as low carbohydrate diets become more popular.

Researchers from Columbia University seek to remind consumers that antibacterial soaps do not protect against viral infections. These products are designed to destroy bacteria, not viruses.