Diseases

A short course of immunotherapy before surgery kept bowel cancer from returning

A UK trial swapped standard chemotherapy for a short course of pembrolizumab, and none of the 32 patients has relapsed.

A new scan could help millions of men avoid an unnecessary prostate biopsy

The scan found 91 percent of dangerous tumors and correctly cleared most men who didn't need a biopsy at all.

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 short course of immunotherapy before surgery kept bowel cancer from returning

A UK trial swapped standard chemotherapy for a short course of pembrolizumab, and none of the 32 patients has relapsed.

A new scan could help millions of men avoid an unnecessary prostate biopsy

The scan found 91 percent of dangerous tumors and correctly cleared most men who didn't need a biopsy at all.

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.

New structure found to improve how sunscreen appears on the skin

Researchers hope that a new type of sunscreen can encourage more people to protect themselves from the sun.

New study finds weight loss may lower the risk of certain disease combinations

Excess body weight may help explain why some chronic illnesses frequently occur together, according to a study.

New speculation about Donald Trump’s health

How much do voters really know about Donald Trump’s health?

WHO Confirms Fatal Nipah Case Outside India

A confirmed Nipah virus death in Bangladesh is prompting renewed international health monitoring.

Study links speed-based brain training to lower dementia risk

A new study suggests that a specific type of brain training may be associated with a lower risk of dementia.

Identifying early symptoms of breast cancer

A clear and practical guide to understanding which breast changes may require medical attention.