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.

New research: Air pollution increases the risk of ALS

Even low levels of air pollution may have a greater impact on health than previously assumed.

New study: The nose’s immune defenses determine how sick you get

Colds are often associated with winter and low temperatures, but environmental factors play a greater role than simple exposure to viruses.

Researcher compares Trump to an ailing former Soviet leader

Donald Trump’s public appearances are raising concern among researchers.

These beverages may help lower cholesterol levels

Cholesterol is often associated with fatty foods and medication. However, research suggests that certain beverages may also help.

Doctors raise concerns over vaccine guidance changes under Trump

Health experts say changes to US childhood vaccine guidance could increase long-term risks for children if vaccination rates decline.

Study links early dementia to changes in financial behaviour

Subtle shifts in everyday money management may appear years before dementia is diagnosed, new research suggests.