Diseases

Millions take metformin – new study reveals effects for cancer patients

A well-known diabetes drug may have a previously overlooked effect on the body’s metabolism.

New technology on the way – could detect cancer earlier

A new type of technology may be on the way to changing how early cancer is detected.

Doctor raises concerns over cereals and juice as a daily breakfast

Breakfast cereals are a daily staple on many tables, but a doctor’s assessment raises doubts about how healthy they really are.

These nail changes may indicate underlying heart or liver conditions

Subtle changes in your nails could be an early sign of hidden heart or liver conditions.

Common signs linked to high blood pressure

Most people feel completely fine, even as this hidden condition quietly increases the risk of serious disease.

Millions take metformin – new study reveals effects for cancer patients

A well-known diabetes drug may have a previously overlooked effect on the body’s metabolism.

New technology on the way – could detect cancer earlier

A new type of technology may be on the way to changing how early cancer is detected.

Doctor raises concerns over cereals and juice as a daily breakfast

Breakfast cereals are a daily staple on many tables, but a doctor’s assessment raises doubts about how healthy they really are.

These nail changes may indicate underlying heart or liver conditions

Subtle changes in your nails could be an early sign of hidden heart or liver conditions.

Treatment may help people with type 1 diabetes make insulin again

Researchers are testing a new therapy designed to help people with type 1 diabetes produce insulin on their own again.

Younger adults face unexpected rise in heart attack mortality

Heart attacks are no longer just a threat in later life, and new data show younger adults, especially women, are increasingly at risk of dying after their first.

Free nicotine products at work: Tech companies hope for more productive employees

The new initiative has prompted reactions from health experts.

Financial stress can be as harmful to the heart as smoking

Heart disease is often associated with smoking, diet, and exercise, but research suggests that another factor may also play a major role.

How to improve magnesium absorption naturally

Small changes in your daily nutrient routine may significantly improve how well your body absorbs and uses magnesium.

These physical symptoms may be signs of anxiety

Anxiety is often associated with thoughts and emotions, but it can also show up through physical reactions in the body. According to experts, these...