Diseases

Your waist measurement may reveal how vulnerable you are to everyday air pollution

A new trial suggests belly fat, not BMI, decides who suffers most from air pollution.

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.

Your waist measurement may reveal how vulnerable you are to everyday air pollution

A new trial suggests belly fat, not BMI, decides who suffers most from air pollution.

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.

Young man’s cancer case highlights overlooked early symptom

A subtle symptom dismissed as harmless turned out to signal a life-threatening diagnosis in a young patient.

New study: Living with a dog may raise risk of acute asthma attacks in children

Many families with children affected by asthma have a dog, but what impact does this have on the disease? New research sheds light on this question.

Elevated blood pressure may increase risk of heart and kidney disease over time

New research reported by the Mirror suggests that even small increases in blood pressure early in adulthood could have lasting health consequences.

New research: Periodontitis may increase the risk of serious diseases

Periodontitis is more than just a problem in the mouth. New research shows that the condition can affect the overall state of the body.

A common factor may play a key role in Alzheimer’s cases

A single, common gene may help explain why so many people develop Alzheimer’s.

Trump video sparks renewed attention on health concerns

A viral clip from a Memphis event has reignited questions about Donald Trump’s health and public appearances.