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.

Study links GLP-1 drugs to higher risk of hair loss

A new large-scale study now suggests the treatment may be linked to an increased risk of certain types of hair loss.

Common reasons pain symptoms worsen at bedtime

As night falls and distractions fade, subtle aches can intensify and reveal what your body has been holding back all day.

Viagra and shingles vaccine show promise in Alzheimer’s research

Researchers are turning to familiar medicines, including Viagra and a shingles vaccine, in a bid to accelerate progress against Alzheimer’s disease.

Growing concerns over AI’s role in online medical advice

Health experts are questioning whether AI-generated search results are reliable enough to guide medical decisions.

Oral hygiene may be linked to a lower risk of more than 50 diseases

Good oral hygiene is not only about avoiding cavities. An expert points to a single habit that may reduce disease.

Spain introduces new treatment for genetic ALS

A Spanish hospital has begun administering a newly approved therapy for patients with a rare genetic form of ALS.