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.

A quick, drug-free way to get more airflow during a cold

A small pressure-based technique could offer surprising relief when winter viruses leave your nose completely jammed.

Botox has been shown to ease migraine pain for some patients

A treatment better known for cosmetic use has a tightly regulated role in migraine care.

Experts question the idea that stomach flu starts at night

Many families believe stomach flu strikes at night, but researchers say the timing may have more to do with our awareness than with the virus itself.

New mpox variant detected – these are the symptoms to watch for

Halth authorities are tightening monitoring after confirming an imported mpox case.

Why hot toddy feels comforting when you’re sick

The hot toddy has survived centuries of home-remedy tradition, even though researchers disagree on how much relief it truly offers.

Mask advice resurfaces as NHS capacity tightens and flu numbers climb

Worsening flu pressures and the return of mask rules in some hospitals have prompted experts to outline how Brits can better protect themselves this winter.