Diseases

8 warning signs of Lyme disease and when to see a doctor right away

With about 476,000 Americans treated each year and ER tick-bite visits at multi-year highs, doctors say the earliest days decide how bad it gets.

A brain stimulation device may slow Alzheimer’s cognitive decline by nearly half

A Phase 2 trial suggests personalized brain stimulation could slow Alzheimer's over one year.

8 warning signs of colorectal cancer most people mistake for stomach trouble

The earliest clues are quiet, and most people brush them off for months.

1 in 3 adults has fatty liver disease. Scientists just found it comes in 5 distinct forms

A Mayo Clinic study of more than 4,600 patients redraws the map of the most common chronic liver disease.

Hemoglobin levels by age and sex: what your blood test number means

Below 12 g/dL for women and 13 g/dL for men, the WHO calls it anemia.

8 warning signs of Lyme disease and when to see a doctor right away

With about 476,000 Americans treated each year and ER tick-bite visits at multi-year highs, doctors say the earliest days decide how bad it gets.

A brain stimulation device may slow Alzheimer’s cognitive decline by nearly half

A Phase 2 trial suggests personalized brain stimulation could slow Alzheimer's over one year.

8 warning signs of colorectal cancer most people mistake for stomach trouble

The earliest clues are quiet, and most people brush them off for months.

1 in 3 adults has fatty liver disease. Scientists just found it comes in 5 distinct forms

A Mayo Clinic study of more than 4,600 patients redraws the map of the most common chronic liver disease.

10 Headache Symptoms You Should Never Ignore

We all experience headaches from time to time, but not all headaches are harmless. While most are caused by stress, dehydration, or lack of...

A Simple Eye Test Could Reveal Your Stroke Risk

Scientists have discovered a groundbreaking way to assess stroke risk—by examining the tiny blood vessels in your eyes. This non-invasive method could provide an...

Can You Taste That? How Lung Cancer Makes Its Presence Known

Lung cancer is among the most frequently diagnosed cancers and one of the deadliest. In the U.S., around 234,000 new cases are identified annually,...

Do You Frequently Take Paracetamol? New Research Reveals Hidden Risks

Most people have reached for a pain relief pill on a bad day. Paracetamol, the most common painkiller, is often a quick solution for...