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.
Cardiologist advises caution with certain over-the-counter medicines during flu season
Many people rely on familiar cold and flu remedies to stay functional in winter, but doctors warn that some of these medicines can place unexpected strain on the heart.
New test may detect Alzheimer’s disease earlier
Alzheimer’s is often diagnosed late in the course of the disease, which is why researchers have been investigating whether a simpler test could provide answers at an earlier stage.
47-year-old man died after eating a burger
A rare allergy can trigger severe reactions several hours after a meal. A new study shows why this can have fatal consequences.
How to distinguish between Covid-19 and influenza
Although Covid-19 and influenza share many symptoms, small but important differences can help indicate which infection is responsible.
Doctors warn about the interaction between omeprazole, ibuprofen and physical strain
Doctors say common medicines like omeprazole and ibuprofen can put extra strain on the body when combined with dehydration and physical exertion.
Diet rich in polyphenols linked to lower risk of heart diseases
New research suggests that common foods may play a role in heart health.