Sickle cell disease treatment progress has improved over the years, but recent federal cuts threaten the health of those who suffer from the blood ailment.

An antibody treatment developed at Stanford Medicine successfully prepared patients for stem cell transplants without toxic ...

A new study suggests that a common blood pressure drug, amlodipine, could be repurposed to help treat symptoms of ...

On a recent summer afternoon, Randy and Vera Tom prepared a stir-fried lunch in their Redwood City, California, home with ...

A genetic test may one day predict a child’s risk of obesity in adulthood, paving the way for early interventions.

Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is the most common inherited condition that can lead to kidney failure.

Researchers hope that a better understanding of which genes contribute to excess weight could help with prevention starting ...

Penn's Kiran Musunuru spoke with The Inquirer about the future of CRISPR technology.

Liquid biopsies have transformed cancer testing. These tests detect signs of cancer using a simple blood draw instead of ...

Eight children in the U.K. have been spared from devastating genetic diseases thanks to a new three-person in vitro ...

The study confirms that adopting a healthy lifestyle is important to achieve optimal health as well as managing the ...