Jesper Bengtson
A pancreatic cancer pill nearly doubled survival in trials. Its price: $480,000 a year
The FDA cleared Rasonque last week. Two pills a day carry a list price of $39,800 a month.
How eating avocado every day affects your LDL cholesterol and heart risk
One avocado a day cut a key heart disease marker in 786 adults over six months.
A tape measure around your calf could hint at your risk of dying early
One 30-second home check may flag a doubled mortality risk in older adults.
Resistance bands vs. free weights: which actually builds more muscle?
A new trial in older adults finds elastic bands hold their own against dumbbells.
What your LDL-to-HDL cholesterol ratio reveals about your heart risk
One number on your lipid panel may tell a sharper story than LDL alone.
Indigestion lasting more than 3 weeks may be a warning sign of stomach cancer
Duration, not severity, is the red flag most patients miss.