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.

Speculation grew during Trump’s five-day absence from public view

After several days of absence, doubts have arisen about Donald Trump’s health.

New study: Patients may be able to stop heart medication after one year

New research is questioning the use of beta-blockers after a heart attack and suggests that the treatment may not be necessary for everyone.

AI may warn of heart failure five years before it happens

A silent warning in your heart could be hiding for years before you ever feel it.

Avoiding the sun? It may be as dangerous as smoking, new study shows

A Swedish study shows that women who avoid the sun have a higher mortality rate.

Typical warning signs associated with brain tumors

According to Prevention, symptoms of brain tumors can be difficult to recognize because they often develop slowly and resemble common, everyday issues. This can...

Can plastic waste become medicine? New research shows promise

Researchers have developed a method in which plastic waste can be converted into Parkinson’s medication using bacteria.