Diseases
A single blood test could catch 50 cancers before symptoms show
The test screens for cancers that have no routine screening today.
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.
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
A single blood test could catch 50 cancers before symptoms show
The test screens for cancers that have no routine screening today.
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.
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,...
Climate changes are extending allergy season – here’s how to manage the symptoms
Allergies are affecting more people and lasting longer than before. New conditions are changing how and when symptoms occur.
Just 11 extra minutes of sleep can make a big difference for your heart
New research suggests that even a few minutes of adjustment can make a difference to your health.
Hospice nurse shares insights into final moments before death
What really happens in the final seconds of life may be far calmer and more revealing than most people expect.
Doctor highlights these surgeries as the most painful
Modern treatment has made surgeries less invasive, but both the procedures themselves and the recovery period can still be very demanding. The article is...
Simple neck test could help spot meningitis symptoms at home
A simple neck movement many people ignore could be an early warning sign of a serious infection.
One in three children suffers brain damage after meningitis
Meningitis can be treated quickly, but its consequences may last for many years and affect the brain.