In the late 1400s, a mysterious illness swept through England - killing thousands within hours of their first symptoms.

After years of research, finally a potential answer as to what causes ALS. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a deadly neuromuscular disease with no known cure. The muscles degrade leaving patients ...

As a medical illustrator, Audrey Thompson appreciates the value of educating through visuals. She worked on a project this semester where she leveraged her skills to teach patients and the general ...

Huntington’s disease is a fatal, hereditary neurological disorder mostly striking people between the ages of 30 and 50. In 1872, a young physician, Dr. George Huntington, first described the disease ...

VHL, a genetic cancer condition, recently was featured on "Grey's Anatomy." Feb. 10, 2011 — -- In a multi-episode arc on "Grey's Anatomy," actor Scott Foley plays a von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) ...

"Medical Journeys" is a set of clinical resources reviewed by physicians, meant for the medical team as well as the patients they serve. Each episode of this journey through a disease state contains ...

Share on Pinterest A new study suggests promoting heart health can reduce decrease biomarkers for neurodegenerative diseases. FG Trade/Getty Images In a new study, researchers found a link between ...

Victoria D. is a digital producer for CBS Boston. Before joining CBS Boston in 2023, Victoria had already worked in journalism in both New York and Boston for more than 10 years. Researchers at ...

The research downplayed the link between sugar and heart disease. — -- Potential conflicts from industry-sponsored medical research have been an ongoing concern among public health officials, and ...