Diseases

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.

UK meat recall after listeria found, with rare meningitis risk

A routine supermarket purchase has triggered a health alert, as a common meat product is recalled over bacteria that can, in rare cases, lead to meningitis.

Study examines supplement’s effect on osteoarthritis

New research suggests a common dietary supplement may help reduce pain in people with osteoarthritis.

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.

UK meat recall after listeria found, with rare meningitis risk

A routine supermarket purchase has triggered a health alert, as a common meat product is recalled over bacteria that can, in rare cases, lead to meningitis.

Study reports complete tumor elimination in pancreatic cancer mouse models

A new study shows that a combination of drugs can eliminate pancreatic cancer in animal models, pointing to potential new treatment strategies.

Long-term immune memory observed after experimental breast cancer vaccine

Scientists are revisiting an early breast cancer vaccine after discovering that its immune effects appear to have lasted for decades.

Night owls may face higher risk of heart disease

A major British study examines the link between circadian rhythm and heart health.

WHO assesses risk after deadly virus cases detected

WHO continues to follow developments in India closely.

Color blindness may hinder early cancer detection, new study shows

New research suggests that color blindness can affect when early signs of disease are detected.

Daily beef consumption does not increase diabetes risk

A new study has examined whether meat in the diet affects the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.