Diseases

How to keep Christmas safe from food poisoning

Christmas is a time for family, good food, and celebration, not for a trip to the emergency room.Yet every year, hospitals across World report a spike in food...

42 percent of cancer cases could be prevented through lifestyle changes

Small everyday choices can have a major impact on the risk of developing cancer. Research and oncologists’ own habits point in the same direction.

Pimples you should not squeeze, according to dermatologists

Many people try to deal with problem skin on their own. However, experts warn that one particular type of pimple requires extra caution.

Adenovirus is circulating again and cannot be treated

This virus is often overlooked, even though the vast majority of people are infected early in life.

Depressive symptoms may increase dementia risk by up to 50 percent

Six symptoms in midlife may have a greater impact on dementia risk than previously thought.

How to keep Christmas safe from food poisoning

Christmas is a time for family, good food, and celebration, not for a trip to the emergency room.Yet every year, hospitals across World report a spike in food...

42 percent of cancer cases could be prevented through lifestyle changes

Small everyday choices can have a major impact on the risk of developing cancer. Research and oncologists’ own habits point in the same direction.

Pimples you should not squeeze, according to dermatologists

Many people try to deal with problem skin on their own. However, experts warn that one particular type of pimple requires extra caution.

Adenovirus is circulating again and cannot be treated

This virus is often overlooked, even though the vast majority of people are infected early in life.

Fish-inspired molecule could help protect cancer drugs

Scientists say a lab-made molecule inspired by Arctic fish may help keep sensitive cancer drugs safe during deep-freeze storage.

The new skin infection spreading across the UK faster than doctors expected

A drug-resistant fungal infection is spreading faster than expected, raising concern among UK specialists.

Two facial changes that may reveal rising cholesterol levels

Small changes in your daily habits can help you spot early signs of rising cholesterol long before symptoms develop.

New study: These foods may protect the heart during long hours of sitting

A study suggests that common foods may help the body maintain healthy blood-vessel function during long periods of sitting.

New genetic study links impulsive choices to multiple diseases

A major study suggests that the tendency to pick quick rewards over delayed ones is rooted in our biology, and may influence risks for a wide range of medical conditions.

New study: Even a few cigarettes a day can damage the heart

New research suggests that smoking just a few cigarettes a day is enough to raise the risk of serious heart problems.