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.

Dentist reveals: This is what happens when you skip brushing your teeth

Skipping your toothbrush just once can trigger a chain of health issues you won’t even see coming.

Could This Drink Be the Key to Managing Childhood Asthma?

A new clinical study has revealed a surprising way to ease asthma symptoms in children. Without changing medication, one simple addition to their routine...

This Simple Finger Test Could Reveal a Hidden Lung Condition

A simple flexibility check might reveal much more than you expect. Weak connective tissue can impact your lungs and breathing function — and may...

Don’t Ignore These Surprising Heart Attack Symptoms

Heart attacks don’t always look like they do in the movies. Being able to spot the warning signs and respond quickly can make the...

Doctors are catching this deadly cancer earlier than ever — here’s what’s changed

New findings reveal a major shift in how early doctors are diagnosing one of the most lethal cancers.

This “Harmless” Party Ritual Could Be Doubling Your Heart Risk

Many young women do this on special occasions, believing it won't do any harm. But a new study reveals a shocking truth that might make them think twice.