Diseases

Colonoscopy may offer reduced benefit for patients over 75

A new study on colorectal cancer screening suggests that the balance between benefits and risks becomes less clear after the age of 75.

Many skip public restrooms over hygiene fears – But experts warn of risks

Many people fear bacteria in public restrooms, but the risk is not what they expect. The key issue lies in something quite different from the toilet seat itself.

Signs of a heart attack that can appear a month before

Small, easily ignored changes in your body could be early warning signs of a heart attack weeks before it happens.

AI can detect liver cancer earlier – without advanced testing

Researchers are exploring new ways to use data in healthcare. The results suggest that simple AI solutions may be more effective than previously expected.

Why glass is safer than plastic for food storage

Plastic is used every day in the kitchen, but few people consider its consequences.

Colonoscopy may offer reduced benefit for patients over 75

A new study on colorectal cancer screening suggests that the balance between benefits and risks becomes less clear after the age of 75.

Many skip public restrooms over hygiene fears – But experts warn of risks

Many people fear bacteria in public restrooms, but the risk is not what they expect. The key issue lies in something quite different from the toilet seat itself.

Signs of a heart attack that can appear a month before

Small, easily ignored changes in your body could be early warning signs of a heart attack weeks before it happens.

AI can detect liver cancer earlier – without advanced testing

Researchers are exploring new ways to use data in healthcare. The results suggest that simple AI solutions may be more effective than previously expected.

Do you eat cheese? It may protect against dementia, a new study shows

A Japanese study has found that cheese consumption may influence the risk of developing dementia. However, the relationship is complex and far from clear-cut.

First confirmed leprosy cases in the EU in more than four decades

Romanian health authorities have confirmed rare leprosy cases for the first time in over 40 years, while stressing that the risk to the public remains low.

New study finds no evidence of persistent symptoms after Covid-19 vaccination

Danish study finds no increased risk of long-term adverse effects after Covid-19 vaccination.

GLP-1 drugs evaluated for potential impact on early Alzheimer’s

New findings from a major trial offer a clearer, more nuanced view of how GLP-1 medications may influence the course of Alzheimer’s disease.

New study examines whether dietary supplements can ease long COVID

Long-term effects after COVID-19 still lack well-documented treatment options. New research may point to a possible answer.

Hundreds of bacteria survive inside your microwave, study finds

Microwaves make reheating leftovers quick and easy, but research shows they can also harbor hundreds of bacterial species.