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.

Chronic kidney disease rising toward the top causes of global mortality

New global research shows that chronic kidney disease is climbing the ranks of leading causes of death, while millions of people remain unaware they are affected.

Harvard study reveals mechanism of next-generation herpes treatments

For the first time, scientists have captured how new antiviral drugs halt the herpes virus in real time as it tries to replicate.

Eye changes may offer early clues to dementia, a new study suggests

Researchers say subtle changes in the eye may reflect early brain changes linked to dementia, years before clear symptoms appear.

How to protect yourself and others from RSV this winter

RSV can feel like a simple cold, but for some, it can lead to serious illness. Learn how you can help protect you and your loved ones.

Study shows influenza and COVID-19 linked to heart complications

A sweeping global review reveals that common viruses—from flu to COVID-19—can quietly raise the risk of heart attack and stroke, making vaccination a powerful tool for heart health.

Study reveals vitamin D may reduce colon cancer risk by 58%

A new review suggests that maintaining healthy vitamin D levels could lower your risk of colon cancer.