Diseases

A single blood test could catch 50 cancers before symptoms show

The test screens for cancers that have no routine screening today.

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.

A single blood test could catch 50 cancers before symptoms show

The test screens for cancers that have no routine screening today.

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,...

Vitamin D may help prevent Long COVID, study suggests

Long COVID continues to affect many people, and researchers are still searching for explanations.

Do you have heart problems? New research indicates a possible connection to your oral health

Dental treatments may have an impact on both blood sugar and the heart.

Trump shares private diagnosis during press conference

A press conference focused on politics took an unexpected turn. Personal information suddenly moved to the forefront.

Early signs of kidney stress in people with high blood pressure

Your blood pressure may seem under control, but subtle changes in your body could signal early stress on your kidneys.

Two dead after meningitis outbreak: Here are the symptoms

Meningitis can begin with very common symptoms. However, it can develop into something far more serious.

Long-term pesticide exposure may raise your risk of Parkinson’s, new study finds

A new study highlights how long-term exposure to pesticides can have serious consequences for the body.