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.

For the First Time, Alzheimer’s Symptoms Reversed in Lab Experiment

In a world-first experiment, researchers have managed to reverse key symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease in mice. The discovery offers fresh hope that one day,...

Can a kiss harm your teeth? Here’s what experts say

A kiss can be romantic, but it can also affect both your teeth and gums.Experts warn that one person’s poor oral hygiene can have...

Early warning signs in your legs that could signal a dangerous cancer

Most people associate cancer with pain, weight loss, or fatigue. But some of the very first symptoms can appear in a completely different part...

Osteoarthritis? Scientists reveal an unexpected treatment that can significantly reduce pain

A new study suggests that just one short round of low-dose radiation might help ease the pain and stiffness of knee osteoarthritis. Researchers believe...

The everyday habits that could be damaging your bladder

Most people rarely think about their bladder, until it starts causing problems. But many bladder issues can actually be prevented by changing a few...

Experts warn: Unusual toenail sign could reveal high cholesterol

A seemingly harmless change in your toenails could be an early warning sign of a serious health issue. Experts from the NHS now point...