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New research has found that when it comes to COVID-19, having vitamin D levels above those traditionally considered sufficient may lower the risk of infection, especially for Black people.

There are many ways to test municipal wastewater for signs of the virus that causes COVID-19, but scientists have determined which is the best yet.

Understanding bud-break genetics enables scientists to modify or select crop varieties more resilient to threats such as climate change.

Researchers have shown how changes in an environment-sensing protein enable bacteria to survive in different habitats, from the human gut to deep-sea hydrothermal vents.

Scientists have shown that caffeine (about 3 mg/kg, the equivalent of a strong coffee) ingested half an hour before aerobic exercise significantly increases the rate of fat-burning. They also found that if the exercise is performed in the afternoon, the effects of the caffeine are more marked than in the morning.

Men with stable coronary artery disease who are taking Viagra due to impotence, appear to live longer and have a lower risk of experiencing a new heart attack, according to a new study.

A study found that higher consumption of ultra-processed foods may be associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease incidence and mortality, with each additional daily serving found to further increase risk.

Researchers have developed a material, nanoporous cubic silicon carbide, that exhibits promising properties to capture solar energy and split water for hydrogen gas production, a prospective source of renewable energy.

Researchers have developed a highly sensitive culture-free and self-driving DNA nanosensor that can accurately detect lethal superbugs like MRSA.

Basal-like breast cancer requires the support of the YAP protein to stimulate the growth of cancer stem cells. Targeting YAP could be a potential treatment strategy against this type of cancer in the future.