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.

Robotic pets linked to shorter hospital stays for dementia patients

A hospital in the United States has tested an unusual method to help elderly people with dementia.

Understanding ALS: Symptoms, causes and disease progression

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, known as ALS, is a serious neurological disease that progressively weakens the body’s muscles. It affects nerve cells in the brain...

Trump’s new health plan would triple former U.S. contributions to WHO

The United States is preparing to spend $2 billion annually on a new health preparedness system.

Oranges doesn’t shorten colds, professor explains

When a cold strikes, many people reach for orange juice in the hope of getting an extra dose of vitamin C. But the question is whether it actually benefits the body.

New approach could make cancer vaccines more effective

A subtle redesign of an experimental HPV vaccine significantly boosted the immune system’s ability to attack cancer in early tests.

Doctor’s advice: How to relieve your cold

Cold season is upon us, and many people are already noticing the first signs, such as a scratchy throat.According to physician Mats Halldin, speaking...