Diseases

Study makes major finding: Every extra hour of unbroken sitting raises cancer death risk by 10%

New research suggests the harm holds even in people who exercise regularly.

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.

Study makes major finding: Every extra hour of unbroken sitting raises cancer death risk by 10%

New research suggests the harm holds even in people who exercise regularly.

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.

What Causes Epilepsy? Here Are the Most Common Reasons

Epilepsy can develop for many different reasons. In some people, the exact cause is unknown, but in others, the root of the condition can...

You Thought Ozempic Was Just For Weight Loss – Here’s the Surprising Benefit Scientists Didn’t Expect

The buzz around weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro has been nonstop - but now researchers say there’s more to these meds than meets the eye.

Parkinson’s Treatment Shocks Doctors: Patients Regain Hours of Normal Function

A radical new approach could transform how we treat one of the world’s most devastating brain diseases.

These Habits Could Lower Your Risk of Dementia

Up to 40% of dementia risk can be influenced by lifestyle choices. Here are 12 science-backed factors you can act on to help protect...

Can’t Lose Weight and Always Exhausted? One Hormone May Be Too High

High cortisol levels can signal that your body is stuck in stress mode — and the effects can be serious if it continues long-term....

How to Tell When a Epileptic Seizure Is Coming

Epileptic seizures can strike suddenly, but many people experience warning signs — known as auras — before the actual seizure occurs.Here are the most...