Diseases

Aim below 130/80: the blood pressure target tied to 15 percent less dementia

The largest randomized trial of its kind followed nearly 34,000 people for four years.

Over a third of all cancers are preventable, and WHO just identified the biggest causes

A landmark WHO analysis of 2022 data puts a hard number on how many cancers we could stop.

8 warning signs of Hashimoto’s disease most people write off as everyday tiredness

Normal thyroid tests miss it, here is what to ask your doctor instead.

7 warning signs of esophageal cancer that are easy to write off as heartburn

Reflux that fades is not always good news, and the earliest signs of esophageal cancer often look ordinary.

This new treatment might cure type 1 diabetes

A medical breakthrough in Uppsala could pave the way for a cure for type 1 diabetes.

Aim below 130/80: the blood pressure target tied to 15 percent less dementia

The largest randomized trial of its kind followed nearly 34,000 people for four years.

Over a third of all cancers are preventable, and WHO just identified the biggest causes

A landmark WHO analysis of 2022 data puts a hard number on how many cancers we could stop.

8 warning signs of Hashimoto’s disease most people write off as everyday tiredness

Normal thyroid tests miss it, here is what to ask your doctor instead.

7 warning signs of esophageal cancer that are easy to write off as heartburn

Reflux that fades is not always good news, and the earliest signs of esophageal cancer often look ordinary.

Why You Wake Up To Pee — And When It’s A Real Health Warning

Waking up at night to urinate might seem harmless — but it could be your body trying to tell you something.One Nighttime Bathroom Trip...

A Simple Blood Test Could Help Detect Alzheimer’s Earlier Than Ever

Millions live with Alzheimer’s without knowing it — until memory loss becomes impossible to ignore.Now, a newly approved blood test may help spot...

Signs Your Blood Pressure Is Climbing – and What to Do About It

High blood pressure – often dubbed the "silent killer" – is a condition that many people walk around with unknowingly.But your body might...

Could These Common Fruits Help Prevent One of the Deadliest Cancers?

A new review of 25 years of scientific research suggests that native Brazilian plants may hold untapped potential in the fight against stomach cancer....

This Surprising Eating Habit Could Be One of the First Signs of Dementia

Dementia doesn’t always start with memory loss. One of the earliest signs might appear on your plate. Experts warn that sudden changes in eating...

New Therapy Teaches Your Body to Fight Brain Cancer From Within

There’s something uniquely frightening about diseases that affect the brain. Unlike a broken bone or an inflamed joint, brain conditions often come with fewer...