Diseases

How eating too much sugar affects your liver and raises fatty liver risk

Fructose goes straight to your liver, and too much of it can quietly build up as fat.

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.

How eating too much sugar affects your liver and raises fatty liver risk

Fructose goes straight to your liver, and too much of it can quietly build up as fat.

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.

How to Prevent and Recover from Norovirus – The Stomach Bug That’s Spreading Fast

Norovirus, often called the “stomach flu,” isn’t related to influenza — but it spreads just as quickly. With cases rising this season, doctors are...

How long flights affect your body and health

Long-haul flights affect your body in more ways than just causing jet lag.Here’s what happens to your body when you stay seated for hours,...

How chefs and doctors eat their way back to health

When cold, flu or a hangover hits, chefs and doctors alike turn to their own tried-and-true remedies to restore balance.These are the dishes...

Health experts warn: These people should be careful with oranges

Oranges are often seen as one of the healthiest fruits — packed with vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants that support the immune system and...

Skin Cancer in the U.S.: Where the Numbers Are Rising— and Where They’re Falling

Skin cancer has been on the rise for decades, but new research shows the trend may finally be shifting. While older generations are still...

Your home’s air could be making you sick – here’s how to fix it

When the colder months set in and we spend more time indoors, air quality inside our homes becomes increasingly important.The hidden health risksPoor...