Diseases

Levetiracetam paired with a blood thinner may nearly double clot risk

A new study flags a safety signal for patients on Keppra and a DOAC.

4 in 10 with fatty liver disease reversed scarring with one diet change and daily walks

A large real-world study points to a simple regimen behind the effect.

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.

Levetiracetam paired with a blood thinner may nearly double clot risk

A new study flags a safety signal for patients on Keppra and a DOAC.

4 in 10 with fatty liver disease reversed scarring with one diet change and daily walks

A large real-world study points to a simple regimen behind the effect.

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.

Women in these jobs face the highest risk of burnout

New research suggests women working in several specific industries are far more likely to experience burnout than their male colleagues. Experts warn the combination...

Omega-3 fish oil may protect dialysis patients from serious cardiovascular events

Many people with kidney failure who receive hemodialysis have a high risk of serious heart problems. New research is now examining whether fish oil could be a way to reduce this risk.

Experts highlight lesser-known physical sign of dementia

A subtle movement in the hands may sometimes signal an overlooked physical sign of dementia, experts say.

Study suggests dementia risk could be detected up to 25 years earlier

Early changes linked to dementia may be visible up to 25 years before symptoms.

One hour less sleep: Why daylight saving time can be hard on the heart

When the clocks move forward in spring, many people notice only a little extra fatigue, but the change may have greater effects on the body than one might expect.

Study finds differing risk of rare eye condition among weight-loss drugs

New research has examined a rare eye disease among people using medication for diabetes and obesity. The results suggest a difference between several widely used drugs.