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.

New Research: Nicotine Products May Put You at Risk for Diabetes

A new study presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) has delivered a clear warning: smoking, vaping, and even smokeless...

New Research: The Mouth May Be a Hidden Cause of Heart Attacks

It might sound like science fiction, but new research has found a startling connection between common oral bacteria and deadly heart attacks.Mouth bacteria found...

Doctors Say These Types of Video Games May Fight Early Signs of Dementia

Who says you can’t get smarter and fitter while standing in front of a screen?A new study reveals that certain types of video...

Global Hospital Rankings Revealed: These Are the World’s Best Medical Centers

Hospitals across the globe are not only in the business of healing, but also building trust and attracting top medical professionals.To recognize those...

New Study: Surprising Diet Outperforms Medication for IBS

A new Swedish study sheds light on a surprisingly effective diet for irritable bowel syndrome.More than 70 percent of participants reported significant improvements,...

Is this the beginning of a cure for autism? New findings spark global hope

A new study from Stanford Medicine suggests that a single overactive brain region could be key to autism symptoms — and calming it may...