Catch up on the latest trends in health news in this roundup of long-reads compiled by Live Science's health channel editor.

Urban wild bees carry microbial signatures in their guts that reveal stresses of city living, from limited food to pollution ...

We all know that freezing foods can make them safer to consume in the long run, but you might have always wondered why.

Infections accelerate aging by damaging cells and organs. Preventing them with vaccines, hand hygiene, masks, and clean air ...

Study uncovers key insights about how a new class of antiviral drugs works. Cryo-EM images showed the drugs bound to herpes simplex virus (HSV) protein at nearly atomic detail, while optical tweezers ...

Scientists used drones to collect whale breath and detect harmful viruses early, helping protect whales in Arctic waters.

There are many household items that appear harmless but can be breeding grounds for bacteria, dirtier than what you think.

During the holidays, the changes in your meal habits, new dishes possibly being prepared , unexpected time schedules and ...

Gol gappa lovers beware! Neurologist Dr Priyanka Sehrawat warns that unhygienic water can spread Hepatitis A and other ...

Is reheating contaminated food enough to make it safe? Health experts warn that heat can't destroy certain bacterial toxins.

Seasonal biology alone does not explain the festive spike in infections. Lifestyle changes such as irregular sleep, and ...