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,...
These vegetables may lower the risk of colon cancer
New research suggests that small dietary changes may influence the risk of colon cancer.
Jane Fallon diagnosed with breast cancer without symptoms – experts urge people to watch for these signs
Author Jane Fallon, partner of Ricky Gervais, recently revealed that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer even though she had no symptoms.The disease...
Renewed discussion about Putin’s health raises questions about Russia’s future
Fresh speculation about Vladimir Putin’s health is once again raising questions about Russia’s political future.
FDA recall warns cream cheese could cause serious illness
Health authorities have issued their most serious recall warning after cream cheese products were linked to a potential bacteria contamination.
Two dead and several seriously ill after meningitis outbreak
Health authorities are closely monitoring the situation and are trying to prevent the disease from spreading further.
New study: Severe respiratory infections may increase risk of lung cancer
New research is examining what happens in the lungs after severe respiratory infections.