Diseases

These common conditions may predict Alzheimer’s up to 10 years before symptoms

Common problems like high blood pressure and poor sleep may signal risk long before memory slips.

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.

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.

These common conditions may predict Alzheimer’s up to 10 years before symptoms

Common problems like high blood pressure and poor sleep may signal risk long before memory slips.

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.

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.

Starting to smoke young increases the risk of cardiovascular disease

New research suggests that the number of cigarettes alone cannot explain the increased risk of disease.

Researchers examine potential risks of Omega-3 supplementation in healthy adults

Researchers examine potential risks of Omega-3 supplementation in healthy adults.

New study: Vitamin B3 may reduce the risk of skin cancer

New research suggests that the timing of skin cancer prevention may be more important than previously assumed.

Study tracks ADHD traits and long-term physical health outcomes

A long-term UK study suggests that ADHD traits in childhood may shape physical health outcomes well into midlife.

Researchers identify possible link between kidney disease and heart damage

Many patients with kidney disease also develop heart disease. New research offers a possible explanation.

Scientists explore a gentler way to protect memory in Alzheimer’s

Researchers are studying whether supporting the brain’s natural aging processes could help protect memory before serious decline begins.