There are no words to convey the heartbreak felt by those closest to the Oakland Ghost Ship warehouse fire.

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Since Donald Trump’s election, LGBT health advocates have been holding their breath to see who the president-elect will pick for the cabinet-level position of secretary of Health and Human Services.

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Henrietta Lacks was a poor African-American woman whose cells have been used in scientific research for decades. Her story has been told in a best-selling book — and now an awesome middle school rap video.

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Researchers are now trying to take advantage of termites’ digestive systems to control the pests.

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Mounting evidence shows that multitasking could impair the brain’s cognitive abilities.

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Theranos’ announcement comes in the midst of the company’s appeal of severe sanctions imposed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

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When J’Nai Bridges’ pro sports ambitions suddenly fell apart, she started focusing intently on developing her voice. Now, at the age of 29, the American mezzo-soprano is performing major roles for some of the world’s most renowned opera companies.

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It all started with an animal behaviorist who was intrigued by the emotional world of squirrels.

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Every summer, just beyond the crashing surf, hundreds of millions of tiny sea urchin larvae prepare for one of the most dramatic transformations in the animal kingdom.

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Current medical adhesives work well outside the body, but the challenge is making adhesives for the human body's watery internal environment. Enter the caddisfly.

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