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.

This Innocent Habit Could Be the Reason Behind Your High Cholesterol

Your cholesterol levels can fluctuate more quickly than you might think, and several lesser-known factors can cause a sudden increase.Since high cholesterol is...

The Body Measurement That Could Reveal Hidden Health Risks in Children Earlier Than You Think

Your child's waist size might reveal hidden health risks long before the scales do.

Your Birth Control Could Be Doing More Than Preventing Pregnancy – and Not in a Good Way

Millions of women use hormonal birth control without realizing it might come with more than just protection.

10 Warning Signs From Your Body You Should Never Ignore

We tend to react quickly to a cut or a bad cold – but what about the more subtle signals our body sends?These...

Experts Warn: These Subtle Breast Signs You Should Never Ignore

While mammograms and clinical exams are crucial, you can also play an important role in your breast health by doing simple checks at home....

The World’s Deadliest Diseases – the Top 10 Killers

The ten leading causes of death were responsible for 39 million lives lost in 2021 according to WHO – over half of the global...