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A single blood test could catch 50 cancers before symptoms show
The test screens for cancers that have no routine screening today.
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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.
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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.
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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,...
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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,...
These physical symptoms may be signs of a brain tumour
Headaches are common and are often caused by harmless factors like stress or dehydration. In some cases, however, they may signal something more serious....
Luxury cruise turns into health crisis as norovirus spreads
A planned holiday at sea took an unexpected turn, as several passengers experienced stomach problems.
Early symptoms of meningitis highlighted after UK outbreak
A serious outbreak in the UK has prompted health officials to warn the public about the early symptoms of meningitis after two young people died and several others became ill.
Music does more than entertain – research reveals surprising effects
Research shows that music can affect both the brain and the body.
These personality changes could be early signs of dementia
Small changes in behaviour during midlife may seem harmless, but researchers say some personality shifts could be early indicators of dementia.
New research: This cognitive training exercise could reduce the risk of dementia by 25%
New research suggests that a specific type of brain training may play a significant role in the development of dementia.