Jesper Bengtson

After a cancer diagnosis, these 5 lifestyle habits may cut your risk of dying early

A new UK Biobank study of 28,550 cancer patients ties each habit to an 8% lower death risk.

A drug-resistant fungus has spread to 27 US states. Here is who is actually at risk

New CDC data shows 3,437 Candida auris cases so far in 2026.

Garlic’s blood-pressure benefit is small on average, but bigger for obese adults and those already in the danger zone

A pooled analysis of 10 trials points to aged-garlic extract and its S-allyl-cysteine compound as the most reliable way to get a modest drop.

What omega-3 may do to your brain – and which people benefit most from taking it

A 2025 review of 58 trials finds modest cognitive gains, with clear caveats.

A ‘normal’ kidney test can still hide a threefold dialysis risk, study finds

A new Karolinska study says age matters when reading your kidney numbers.

Three-quarters of common sweeteners may be quietly changing your gut bacteria

New Cambridge lab research raises fresh questions about "diet" and zero-sugar products.