The combination of two compounds found in plants may help to prevent sperm from fertilizing an egg.

"Pornosexuals" identify their sexual orientation with porn, but is this so-called preference just the inability to establish intimacy?

Doctors in South Africa have performed a penis transplant on a 40-year-old man who lost his organ during a botched circumcision.

Two new studies suggest we are well on the way to creating a limitless supply of artificial blood.

New research has succeeded in eliminating HIV from the DNA of animals using gene editing technology CRISPR/Cas9. The team hopes to test the technique on humans.

A recent study has shown that when kidneys from hepatitis C patients are transplanted into healthy recipients, the virus can be eradicated through a course of anti-viral medications.

Stem cells have the power to become any type of cell in the body, and as a result, are at the forefront of many medical innovations ranging from leukemia treatment to diabetes therapies.

New research has found a link between smoking in maternal grandmothers and increased autism risk in grandchildren. This link was strongest in girls, and may explain the recent surge in ASD in recent decades.

Scientists in England have found evidence to show that psychedelic drugs do induce a heightened state of consciousness in users.

New research suggests that eliminating certain amino acids, the building blocks of protein, from the diet could aid in recovery from cancer. However, the diet comes with risks.

A new study has found that equipping cells in the immune system with a "targeting device" from viruses may help the body better fight off antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Weighted blankets use deep touch pressure to boost serotonin levels, and reduce nervous system activity.