Diseases

Fecal transplants may improve response to cancer immunotherapy

Researchers are testing whether fecal microbiota transplants can reduce side effects and boost cancer treatment response.

New research suggests hidden body fat may accelerate brain aging

People who appear healthy based on body weight alone may still face an overlooked risk to their brain health.

New study: Chlamydia pneumoniae in the eye may worsen Alzheimer’s

Researchers have long searched for early signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Now, new research suggests that part of the answer may be found in an unexpected place.

Common pain complaints and when to seek medical help

Some types of pain may seem ordinary at first, but doctors warn they can signal serious health problems if the signs are overlooked.

New guidelines update how high blood pressure is treated

New medical guidelines encourage earlier action to prevent the long-term risks of high blood pressure.

Fecal transplants may improve response to cancer immunotherapy

Researchers are testing whether fecal microbiota transplants can reduce side effects and boost cancer treatment response.

New research suggests hidden body fat may accelerate brain aging

People who appear healthy based on body weight alone may still face an overlooked risk to their brain health.

New study: Chlamydia pneumoniae in the eye may worsen Alzheimer’s

Researchers have long searched for early signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Now, new research suggests that part of the answer may be found in an unexpected place.

Common pain complaints and when to seek medical help

Some types of pain may seem ordinary at first, but doctors warn they can signal serious health problems if the signs are overlooked.

How early-life factors may shape colon cancer risk decades later

Doctors are uncovering evidence that colon cancer risk may begin far earlier in life than previously believed.

Lumps and swellings: when to seek medical advice

Most people notice a small lump or swelling on their body at some point. Often it disappears, and nothing more comes of it. But...

Genetic predisposition to blood sugar spikes may increase Alzheimer’s risk by 69 percent

New research points to a possible link between blood sugar levels and dementia.

Lifelong alcohol consumption increases the risk of colorectal cancer

New research findings suggest that total alcohol consumption over an entire adult lifetime may play a decisive role in increasing cancer risk.

Donald Trump dismisses fears of Alzheimer’s despite family history of the disease

Donald Trump has rejected concerns about Alzheimer’s, even though the disease affected his father.

New study: AI improves early detection of breast cancer

New AI technology is playing an increasingly important role in healthcare. A major study shows how it can have concrete significance for breast cancer patients.