Fred Schwaller

Research suggests a fat cell's "memory" of past obesity changes how it responds to food, and that may explain why keeping weight off is so difficult.

People from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh are four times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, and earlier, than Europeans. New research indicates a link to genetics.

Brain imaging studies show love is like a drug addiction. Scientists can even predict who you love, or whether you have a pet, based on your brain activity.

An undiagnosed 'Disease X' is spreading in a remote region of DR Congo. Can it be treated?

Research shows that adopting a healthy diet can reduce chronic pain. Food will never replace the power of painkillers, but scientists are finding out which foods help reduce pain, and why.

While best known as a problem affecting women, postpartum depression also affects men. An early intervention program might provide a way forward for new dads, according to a study in Pakistan.

Syphilis originated in the Americas 8,000 years ago. But there#s evidence that 15th Century colonialists spread the disease worldwide — in five years.

The sexually transmitted disease originated in the Americas 8,000 years ago. But there's evidence that 15th-century colonialists spread Syphilis worldwide.

Sweet, healthy, and calorie-free? Allulose is said to be all of these — and good for people with diabetes because it increases insulin sensitivity.

A collection of reviews in the journal Neuron reflects on progress in understanding the impact of aging on the brain, but many questions remain unanswered.