Diseases

Whether you are the oldest or youngest sibling may shape which diseases you develop

A dataset of 10 million US siblings ties birth order to 150 different diagnoses.

These celebrities kept their cancer diagnoses out of the public eye

Some celebrities choose to speak openly about cancer, while others keep their illness private.Here are several celebrities who,...

A new blood test for colorectal cancer just got FDA approval – who should get it?

Adults 45 and older at average risk can now get screened for colorectal cancer with a simple blood test.

NIH finds rare antibodies that could block the red meat allergy triggered by tick bites

NIH scientists have found antibodies that blocked the immune response behind the red meat allergy in the lab.

Measles has killed a US adult for the first time in 2026

An unvaccinated 40-year-old in Pennsylvania is the third US measles death of 2026.

Whether you are the oldest or youngest sibling may shape which diseases you develop

A dataset of 10 million US siblings ties birth order to 150 different diagnoses.

These celebrities kept their cancer diagnoses out of the public eye

Some celebrities choose to speak openly about cancer, while others keep their illness private.Here are several celebrities who,...

A new blood test for colorectal cancer just got FDA approval – who should get it?

Adults 45 and older at average risk can now get screened for colorectal cancer with a simple blood test.

NIH finds rare antibodies that could block the red meat allergy triggered by tick bites

NIH scientists have found antibodies that blocked the immune response behind the red meat allergy in the lab.

New study suggests ticks favor certain individuals

New research suggests your blood type could influence how likely you are to attract ticks outdoors.

Can an orange a day affect fatty liver? A new study examines the effect

A simple dietary change has been investigated for its potential impact on a widespread liver disease.

Health experts warn of symptoms as rotavirus spreads

A growing wave of rotavirus cases is prompting doctors to warn about the early symptoms many parents might overlook.

Patrick Muldoon’s death highlights heart attack warning signs

A sudden loss at 57 is putting renewed focus on the warning signs many people still miss.

Seeing your own blood vessels could help reduce cardiovascular risk, study finds

A new method in healthcare may make it easier to understand one’s personal risk of disease.

New research: Cooking may be linked to a lower risk of dementia

A new study examines whether cooking at home is associated with the risk of dementia in older adults.