A new study finds that cytology screening for anal cancer every three years for men who have sex with men with HIV currently over the age of 35 plus cytology screening every two years for those who become newly eligible for screening at age 35 provides the highest value.

Living close to cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms — which are present nationwide but are more common in coastal and Great Lake states — heightens the rate of dying from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, a study suggests.

Scientists at UC San Francisco have found a way to identify and possibly treat a mysterious type of bladder cancer that affects up to 1 in 4 cases. 

Liver transplant is a lifesaving surgery, but a significant number of patients experience organ rejection or other complications. Now a new study by scientists from Georgetown University and MedStar Health describes how a single blood sample can be used to catch problems at the earliest stages, allowing tailored treatment to prevent the organ’s failure.

New research shows that transplanting healthy human glial progenitor cells into adult mouse models of Huntington’s disease can slow motor and cognitive decline and extend lifespan, underscoring the adult brain’s capacity for repair.