Diseases
These teenagers most likely to develop an eating disorder
A large review of 51 studies found the opposite of what most clinicians expect.
Diseases
Secondhand smoke killed 1.66 million people last year: Here’s what it does to the heart
A new study estimates that 2.7 billion people breathed someone else's smoke in 2023.
Diseases
23 dead as West Nile spreads through 40 US states: the 7 symptoms to watch for
The CDC has logged 407 human cases and 23 deaths so far this season. Here is who is most at risk and when to seek care.
Diseases
A drug made for the heart may also slow how cancer spreads to distant organs
A small early trial from Vanderbilt hints that an investigational cardiovascular drug could cut cancer's spread.
Diseases
Your gut bacteria may reveal which IBS treatment will actually work for you
A Michigan trial suggests a stool test could match IBS patients to the right therapy.
Diseases
These teenagers most likely to develop an eating disorder
A large review of 51 studies found the opposite of what most clinicians expect.
Diseases
Secondhand smoke killed 1.66 million people last year: Here’s what it does to the heart
A new study estimates that 2.7 billion people breathed someone else's smoke in 2023.
Diseases
23 dead as West Nile spreads through 40 US states: the 7 symptoms to watch for
The CDC has logged 407 human cases and 23 deaths so far this season. Here is who is most at risk and when to seek care.
Diseases
A drug made for the heart may also slow how cancer spreads to distant organs
A small early trial from Vanderbilt hints that an investigational cardiovascular drug could cut cancer's spread.
Combining cardio and strength training could cut your diabetes risk by half
A nine-year study of more than 8,000 midlife adults ties the pairing to a big drop in chronic disease risk.
Your cholesterol levels by age: what’s normal for LDL, HDL and more
The numbers your doctor writes on that lab slip finally make sense.
8 early warning signs of endometriosis that take years to get diagnosed
The average patient waits more than a decade for answers. Here are the signs to catch it sooner.
One blood draw, many cancers: A new UCLA test aims to replace a slew of screens
UCLA scientists say their liquid biopsy spotted four cancers and gauged liver damage from a single tube of blood.
What the color of your urine can reveal about your kidneys and overall health
Your urine offers a daily read on how well your kidneys are handling waste and water.
Common plastic under scrutiny after scientists find signs of liver effects
A new study suggests a widely used plastic may affect liver health, although the findings have so far only been seen in mice.