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.
Fecal transplants may improve response to cancer immunotherapy
Researchers are testing whether fecal microbiota transplants can reduce side effects and boost cancer treatment response.
New research suggests hidden body fat may accelerate brain aging
People who appear healthy based on body weight alone may still face an overlooked risk to their brain health.
New study: Chlamydia pneumoniae in the eye may worsen Alzheimer’s
Researchers have long searched for early signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Now, new research suggests that part of the answer may be found in an unexpected place.
Common pain complaints and when to seek medical help
Some types of pain may seem ordinary at first, but doctors warn they can signal serious health problems if the signs are overlooked.
New guidelines update how high blood pressure is treated
New medical guidelines encourage earlier action to prevent the long-term risks of high blood pressure.
Ibuprofen under study for possible cancer links
A widely used painkiller is drawing renewed attention from researchers exploring its possible links to cancer risk.