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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.

New Covid variant spreads across the US

A newly detected Covid variant is beginning to spread across the US, prompting experts to take a closer look at how it behaves.

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.

Identifying early symptoms of breast cancer

A clear and practical guide to understanding which breast changes may require medical attention.

Everyday eating habits examined in relation to gum disease

New research suggests that a simple gap in the daily diet may be linked to why severe gum disease develops later in life.

Organs most commonly affected by cancer

New international health data highlight clear patterns in where cancer most frequently develops. Certain organs account for a large share of global diagnoses, influenced...

Study examines the link between coffee and dementia

It’s part of your daily routine, barely noticed, yet scientists say it could be quietly influencing how your brain ages.

Large study finds most statin side effects are not linked to the drugs

New research challenges long-standing fears about statin side effects and suggests most symptoms may not be caused by the medication.

A blood test can reveal an increased risk of cardiovascular disease

An inherited blood component is linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease.