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.

Feel a Cold Coming On? Here’s How You Might Stop It

When you feel the first signs of a scratchy throat, fatigue or a runny nose, it’s time to act fast.The quicker you respond,...

Breakthrough chemistry offers low-cost weapon against deadly liver cancer

A breakthrough from American chemists could transform the fight against liver cancer. By recreating a powerful natural molecule in the lab, researchers have opened...

The Psychologist’s Guide: Managing Chronic Pain Step by Step

Living with chronic pain can feel like a daily battle. Psychologist Christoffer Kølgaard shares his best advice on how to create more calm and...

Cheap Supplement Could Cut Your Risk of Dying From Heart Disease by 27 percent

A new large-scale study has revealed that a cheap supplement could significantly reduce the risk of dying from heart disease.We break down the...

New tecnology can now predict who will go blind – years before doctors can

A new breakthrough in eye research shows that artificial intelligence can predict who is at risk of losing their sight – years before traditional...

Books Might Help You Live Longer, According to Science

Can a book in your hand be the secret to a longer life? According to researchers, reading is more than just a cozy pastime,...