Diseases

Following these 8 habits may cut your risk of dying from cancer, large study suggests

New research in more than 28,000 cancer patients links healthy lifestyle habits to lower death risk.

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.

Following these 8 habits may cut your risk of dying from cancer, large study suggests

New research in more than 28,000 cancer patients links healthy lifestyle habits to lower death risk.

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.

Scientists report breakthrough approach in preclinical Alzheimer’s study

A new study suggests that repairing the brain’s protective barrier, rather than targeting neurons directly, may reverse key signs of Alzheimer’s in mice.

Your mouth and gut may determine how severe your peanut allergy becomes, new research shows

Some people react severely to peanuts, while others can tolerate small amounts. New research suggests that the explanation may lie in bacteria within the body.

Living at high altitudes may reduce risk of type 2 diabetes, researchers find

People living at high altitudes appear to develop type 2 diabetes less frequently. New research now points to a possible biological explanation.

Almost seven million healthy life years lost to breast cancer due to these six lifestyle risks

A new large international study shows that breast cancer remains a growing global health challenge and is associated with six lifestyle factors.

White House explains rash seen on president Trump’s neck

A visible mark during a White House ceremony prompted swift clarification from President Trump’s physician.

Three tablets may help accelerate the elimination of sleeping sickness

A European recommendation could have major significance in some of the world’s poorest regions.