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.
Diseases
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,...
Diseases
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.
Diseases
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.
Diseases
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.
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.
Diseases
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,...
Diseases
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.
Diseases
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.
Early signs of skin cancer – and what you can do to reduce the risk
Small changes in the skin often seem harmless, but in some cases they can be signs of cancer.
Colonoscopy may offer reduced benefit for patients over 75
A new study on colorectal cancer screening suggests that the balance between benefits and risks becomes less clear after the age of 75.
Many skip public restrooms over hygiene fears – But experts warn of risks
Many people fear bacteria in public restrooms, but the risk is not what they expect. The key issue lies in something quite different from the toilet seat itself.
Signs of a heart attack that can appear a month before
Small, easily ignored changes in your body could be early warning signs of a heart attack weeks before it happens.
AI can detect liver cancer earlier – without advanced testing
Researchers are exploring new ways to use data in healthcare. The results suggest that simple AI solutions may be more effective than previously expected.
Why glass is safer than plastic for food storage
Plastic is used every day in the kitchen, but few people consider its consequences.