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.

Statins, Diet, or Exercise: What Really Works Best to Lower Your Cholesterol?

Millions of people struggle with high cholesterol, and while lifestyle changes can help, medication may still be necessary. Here's how statins, diet, and exercise...

Pay Attention! Warning Signs of Prostate Cancer Every Man Should Know

After Joe Biden’s recent diagnosis with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, men worldwide are being urged to look out for potential warning signs....

Killer in Disguise: This Parasite Claims Up to 100,000 Lives Every Year

It’s been killing tens of thousands each year, and no one understood how - until now.

Is It Safe to Kiss Someone Who Has Eaten Gluten If You Have an Allergy?

For people with celiac disease, love and physical closeness often come with hidden risks. But a new study challenges long-held fears.

This Common Alzheimer’s Symptom Might Start Outside the Brain — Here’s Where

A groundbreaking study using fruit flies has uncovered how Alzheimer’s disease could be a full-body condition, not just a brain disorder. These surprising insights...

This Overlooked Body Process May Secretly Trigger Cancer

Researchers have uncovered a surprising new factor in cancer development — and it’s not in your genes. It’s in the environment surrounding your cells....