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.
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
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.
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.
Scientist says humans may eventually live to 150 years
A leading aging researcher believes future medical advances could push the human lifespan far beyond what is currently considered possible.
Why long COVID are difficult to treat
Treatment options are lacking and research remains fragmented. Nevertheless, a pattern is emerging in the understanding of the long-term effects of Covid-19.
AI may eventually be able to warn before an epileptic seizure
A new research project from Scotland offers hope for people with epilepsy, as researchers are working on a solution that could warn of impending seizures.
Research suggests that meditation may help prevent cognitive decline
Stress is often associated with a busy lifestyle and constant pressure, but research also points to possible consequences for brain health.
Study finds close contact does not always result in influenza infection
New research shows that influenza does not always spread, even when people are in close proximity.
Trump responds to speculation over bruises on his hands
Questions about the president’s health are once again dominating the public debate. An interview offers insight into how he himself responds to the attention.