Diseases

Kidney stones: seasonal patterns and prevention

A common summer habit could be quietly increasing your risk of painful kidney stones.

An everyday vitamin is being tested in cancer treatment

Early research suggests a common vitamin could help the body fight one of the deadliest forms of brain cancer — but scientists urge caution.

Scientists study the relationship between coffee and fatty liver disease

New research suggests that regular coffee consumption may play a role in protecting the liver from fatty liver disease and fibrosis.

Non-drug therapies show promise for osteoarthritis

Simple, everyday treatments may offer safer and more effective relief for knee pain than commonly used medication.

Study finds 31% reduction in first heart attacks with cholesterol drug

A widely used cholesterol drug may cut first-time heart attack risk by 31%—even before disease is detected.

Kidney stones: seasonal patterns and prevention

A common summer habit could be quietly increasing your risk of painful kidney stones.

An everyday vitamin is being tested in cancer treatment

Early research suggests a common vitamin could help the body fight one of the deadliest forms of brain cancer — but scientists urge caution.

Scientists study the relationship between coffee and fatty liver disease

New research suggests that regular coffee consumption may play a role in protecting the liver from fatty liver disease and fibrosis.

Non-drug therapies show promise for osteoarthritis

Simple, everyday treatments may offer safer and more effective relief for knee pain than commonly used medication.

Trump’s new health plan would triple former U.S. contributions to WHO

The United States is preparing to spend $2 billion annually on a new health preparedness system.

Oranges doesn’t shorten colds, professor explains

When a cold strikes, many people reach for orange juice in the hope of getting an extra dose of vitamin C. But the question is whether it actually benefits the body.

New approach could make cancer vaccines more effective

A subtle redesign of an experimental HPV vaccine significantly boosted the immune system’s ability to attack cancer in early tests.

Doctor’s advice: How to relieve your cold

Cold season is upon us, and many people are already noticing the first signs, such as a scratchy throat.According to physician Mats Halldin, speaking...

Each daily serving of red meat linked to higher diabetes odds

Researchers are increasingly examining how diet influences the risk of diabetes.

Epstein documents shed light on plant with severe toxic effects

Newly released Epstein documents reveal previously unnoticed references to a powerful and toxic plant compound.