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.
New study finds drug reversed autism-like brain changes within hours
Researchers say the findings could open new avenues for future autism therapies.
How many cups of coffee could benefit your liver? New study has the answer
A large study suggests that coffee may be linked to a lower risk of serious liver disease.
Doctors warn: Don’t ignore these signs of colon cancer
Persistent stomach or bowel problems may seem harmless, but some symptoms should be checked by a doctor, even in younger people.
Low iron levels during blood donor screening revealed cancer
A blood test led to a series of examinations that revealed a serious illness.
The first thing you do after a tick bite could make all the difference
Health experts say acting quickly after a tick bite could help lower the risk of Lyme disease and improve the chances of early treatment.
Two new treatments can help patients with rare blood cancers
A new decision could offer hope to patients with rare forms of cancer.