News 8 is once again honoring Black history by looking at health care and the racial disparities many report facing.

Medically reviewed by Marla Anderson, MD Multiple myeloma is a type of blood cancer that forms in plasma cells, white blood ...

Your genes play a huge role in what makes and shapes your entire existence. Since you inherit your genes from your parents, ...

Over 1,000 genes may serve as possible treatment targets for individuals with kidney disease, according to a new study. By creating the most complete and detailed genetic 'map' of kidney function to ...

More than 1,000 genes may serve as possible treatment targets for individuals with kidney disease, according to a new study, ...

People of South Asian descent are more likely to be affected by heart disease, but their risks often go unnoticed. Researchers are looking to genetics to learn more and prevent early deaths.

BD affects millions but remains misunderstood, underdiagnosed, and underfunded. Researchers are working to change this by ...

Genes play a big role in health, including the risk of developing certain diseases and the effectiveness of various ...

It's long been known that certain complications of pregnancy can raise a woman's risk for heart trouble years later.But ...

At the same time, high blood pressure is a major global health concern, affecting one in ten adults. It increases the risk of ...

A new study suggests that people with shorter protective caps at the ends of their chromosomes, called telomeres, may have a ...

Despite new medication, cystic fibrosis often leads to permanent lung damage. Working with an international team, researchers from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have discovered that the ...