Diseases
A heart attack at 80: A new trial suggests immediate treatment still beats waiting
A French trial tested a wait-and-see approach in patients 80 and older, and the routine strategy held up.
Diseases
7 warning signs of skin cancer that have nothing to do with moles
The most common skin cancers look nothing like the mole you've been told to watch.
Body
Kidney disease can show up in unexpected parts of the body
Fatigue, swelling and changes in urination can be among the body's early signals of kidney problems. Because kidney...
Diseases
Getting vaccinated against shingles may cut your heart attack risk nearly in half
Two studies now tie the Shingrix vaccine to lower rates of heart attack and stroke.
Diseases
If you have heart disease, your doctor should now be checking your kidneys too
New European guidelines say every heart patient needs a routine kidney check.
Diseases
A heart attack at 80: A new trial suggests immediate treatment still beats waiting
A French trial tested a wait-and-see approach in patients 80 and older, and the routine strategy held up.
Diseases
7 warning signs of skin cancer that have nothing to do with moles
The most common skin cancers look nothing like the mole you've been told to watch.
Body
Kidney disease can show up in unexpected parts of the body
Fatigue, swelling and changes in urination can be among the body's early signals of kidney problems. Because kidney...
Diseases
Getting vaccinated against shingles may cut your heart attack risk nearly in half
Two studies now tie the Shingrix vaccine to lower rates of heart attack and stroke.
Study links unhealthy fat cells to higher diabetes risk
New research shows that the body needs healthy fat cells to keep metabolism in balance.
Experts call for changes to ADHD treatment after new research
Experts are calling for changes to ADHD care as new research raises questions about medication safety.
Doctors reveal how stress affects your blood pressure
Stress can cause your blood pressure to rise within minutes, but its effects may extend far beyond the moment. Experts say prolonged stress can...
New research: Replacing gas stoves may benefit people with asthma
New research from the United States suggests that indoor air quality may affect people with asthma.
Traffic noise may increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease, study finds
A new Danish study suggests that long-term exposure to traffic noise may be linked to an increased risk of Parkinson's disease.
From teachers to drivers: The jobs linked to hidden health problems
Many people associate health risks with dangerous occupations, but according to Dr Amir Khan, ordinary jobs can also put a strain on the body....