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: Finger-prick test may help detect dementia earlier

A new international study is examining a simpler method for detecting dementia at an earlier stage.

New research: Migraines affect women more severely than men

Migraine is one of the most disabling neurological disorders worldwide, and new research shows that women are affected far more severely than men.

Nitric oxide studied for potential role in treating resistant bacteria

Researchers are exploring whether a high-dose form of inhaled nitric oxide could help treat dangerous lung infections that no longer respond to antibiotics.

Several experts call for testing Trump’s capacity to serve as president

The debate over the president’s mental health has flared up again in the United States. Critical statements and sharp rebuttals have sparked a politically sensitive discussion.

Research points to a possible link between ibuprofen and cancer

Ibuprofen is used daily by millions, but new research is examining whether the painkiller may also be associated with changes in cancer risk.

These beverages may be problematic for your blood pressure

Beverages play a more active role in regulating blood pressure than previously assumed.