Diseases

X-Men actor reveals breast cancer diagnosis – here are the signs you should know

Breast cancer also affects men, although it is rare. A well-known actor has now shared his diagnosis.

New treatment for prostate cancer reduces the number of radiation therapy sessions

A new treatment will soon become available for men with prostate cancer.

Millions suffer from reflux – yet many are unaware of the cancer risk

Many people experience reflux, but the condition can also lead to more serious health problems.

Popular blood pressure drug raises new kidney concerns

A commonly prescribed blood pressure drug is now under scrutiny after researchers found a possible link to worsening kidney disease in people with type 2 diabetes.

New obesity drug reduced sleep apnea by 60 percent in trials

A new obesity drug has shown promising results in large-scale trials.

X-Men actor reveals breast cancer diagnosis – here are the signs you should know

Breast cancer also affects men, although it is rare. A well-known actor has now shared his diagnosis.

New treatment for prostate cancer reduces the number of radiation therapy sessions

A new treatment will soon become available for men with prostate cancer.

Millions suffer from reflux – yet many are unaware of the cancer risk

Many people experience reflux, but the condition can also lead to more serious health problems.

Popular blood pressure drug raises new kidney concerns

A commonly prescribed blood pressure drug is now under scrutiny after researchers found a possible link to worsening kidney disease in people with type 2 diabetes.

Common dietary compound may support cancer treatment

A common nutrient found in vegetables may help the immune system respond more effectively to cancer treatment, early research suggests.

Study points to new ways of understanding Alzheimer’s disease

A quiet shift in Alzheimer’s research is raising a bigger question: what if we’ve been targeting the wrong problem all along?

New research points to lower ideal blood pressure

A major new study suggests pushing blood pressure lower than current norms could prevent more heart attacks and strokes—at a cost.

Doctors warn over unexplained leg pain in the morning

A simple pain in your leg when you wake up could be an early warning sign doctors say you shouldn’t ignore.

Doctors warn blood pressure drugs may cause persistent cough

A stubborn cough might not be illness at all, but something far closer to your daily routine.

A daily cup of coffee may be linked to lower mortality in colon cancer

New research points to a possible factor that may influence the development of a serious disease.