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.

Should you really feed a cold and starve a fever? A doctor explains

We've all heard the old saying: "Feed a cold, starve a fever". But is there any truth to it?Professor Tom Wilkinson, an expert...

Avoid getting sick! 10 proven ways to prevent colds and flu

Colds and flu are caused by viruses, but there are several ways to strengthen your immune system and reduce the risk of infection.Here...

Scientists identify a connection between poor sleep and disease

A new study has revealed a strong connection between REM sleep and the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.The four stages of sleepSleep is...

Clear signs that your cold is actually something else

Are you constantly dealing with a stuffy nose, sneezing, and itchy eyes around the same time every year?It might not be a persistent...

Men, watch out! These symptoms could mean prostate cancer

Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men worldwide, and early detection can be life saving.Many symptoms can be mistaken for normal...

Possible Reasons Why You’re Always Running to the Bathroom

Feeling like you constantly need to pee can be frustrating and concerning. But what’s causing it?Here are some of the most common reasons.Weak pelvic...