Diseases
Researchers warn of misleading social media posts about Alzheimer’s blood tests
A new study shows how Alzheimer’s disease is portrayed on social media and highlights important information that is often missing.
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.
Diseases
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.
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.
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.
Diseases
Researchers warn of misleading social media posts about Alzheimer’s blood tests
A new study shows how Alzheimer’s disease is portrayed on social media and highlights important information that is often missing.
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.
Diseases
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.
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.
Trump wants to lower drug prices – experts are skeptical
A new digital initiative promises lower prices on prescription drugs. But how much impact can it have in practice?
Repeated Russian attacks linked to rising illness in Ukraine
Rising illness rates in Ukraine are causing concern and cannot be explained by winter weather alone.
Study suggests earlier signs of kidney disease may be overlooked
New research suggests that routine kidney tests may miss early warning signs unless results are interpreted in relation to age and sex.
Ultra-processed foods linked to higher death risk among cancer survivors
As survival rates for cancer continue to improve, attention is increasingly turning to the long-term health of survivors.
New study explores a method to attack cancer without harming healthy cells
Researchers have identified an approach that exploits cancer cells’ own weaknesses.
Why you cough – and how to get rid of it
A cough is not a disease in itself, but a sign of irritation in the body.