Diseases

New discovery could give doctors a five-year head start against lung cancer

Researchers have identified a blood signature that may predict lung cancer risk more than five years before diagnosis, raising hopes for earlier detection and prevention.

Future dementia test may be performed by the eye doctor

A new technology could make it possible to detect serious brain diseases much earlier than is possible today.

Blood pressure medication may be linked to kidney damage

New research suggests that a widely used type of blood pressure medication may be associated with an increased risk of kidney damage.

More young adults are developing oral cancer – here’s how to protect yourself

Oral cancer is being diagnosed more frequently than in the past, and the disease is increasingly affecting younger people.

Millions may have chronic kidney disease without knowing it – here are the symptoms

Chronic kidney disease may be far more widespread than previously believed.According to The Sun, researchers estimate that many...

New discovery could give doctors a five-year head start against lung cancer

Researchers have identified a blood signature that may predict lung cancer risk more than five years before diagnosis, raising hopes for earlier detection and prevention.

Future dementia test may be performed by the eye doctor

A new technology could make it possible to detect serious brain diseases much earlier than is possible today.

Blood pressure medication may be linked to kidney damage

New research suggests that a widely used type of blood pressure medication may be associated with an increased risk of kidney damage.

More young adults are developing oral cancer – here’s how to protect yourself

Oral cancer is being diagnosed more frequently than in the past, and the disease is increasingly affecting younger people.

Scientists develop promising therapy for vision loss

A new laser-based treatment could help the eye repair itself before vision loss becomes permanent.

Deadly measles outbreak kills more than 500 children

Thousands of people have fallen ill within just a few months. Hospitals and health authorities are now struggling to bring the situation under control.

WHO: Ebola outbreak is now an international health emergency

The outbreak is drawing major attention because the strain of Ebola that is spreading is difficult to treat.

Your Alzheimer’s risk may depend on which plant-based foods you eat

New research suggests that the choice of plant-based foods may influence the risk of developing dementia later in life.

Surprising asthma triggers you may face every day

Asthma is often linked to pollen and dust, but many ordinary things at home and in daily life can also irritate the airways. Several...

Scientists link workplace exposure to higher autism risk

A major new study has uncovered a surprising link between certain jobs during pregnancy and a higher risk of autism in children.