A new study of North Atlantic right whales worldwide could help avoid harmful, even fatal, exposure to commercial fishing and vessel strikes.

Speaking to a baby in "parentese" and responding to babbles with smiles and eye contact is important for the baby's language development.

Scientists have discovered a bristle worm with such sharp-seeing eyes that they measure up to the vision of mammals and octopuses.

Synthetic platelets stop bleeding and enhance healing at the site of an injury, a new study with animal models shows.

Storing chemicals in a garage at home may be linked with an increased risk of ALS, according to new research.

Some rheumatoid arthritis patients get no relief from even the strongest of anti-inflammatory drugs. New research suggests an explanation.

A new study has found that adults exposed to high levels of air pollution were at an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

A new study may pave the way for new approaches to treating sleep-related disorders, researchers say.

A new theory "reinforces the idea that Parkinson’s... may be fueled by toxicants and is therefore largely preventable."

People who work a job with nonstandard hours are more likely to report sleep issues, poor health, and depression symptoms by age 50.