Body
Popular sweetener linked to higher heart risk
A major study has linked high xylitol levels to an increased risk of serious cardiovascular events.
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.
Body
Popular sweetener linked to higher heart risk
A major study has linked high xylitol levels to an increased risk of serious cardiovascular events.
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...
Newly approved cholesterol pill could become an alternative to injections
A new treatment has been approved in the United States for people with high cholesterol.
New treatment could slow Alzheimer’s in many patients
Researchers report encouraging real-world results for a promising Alzheimer's drug.
Common contact lens mistake left woman facing vision loss
A rare eye infection has prompted doctors to repeat an important warning for contact lens wearers.
New blood test could spot heart disease risk up to 15 years early
Researchers say a new AI-powered blood test could identify heart disease risk up to 15 years before symptoms appear.
New drug shows promise for millions with kidney disease
A major international study suggests an existing drug could slow kidney disease in millions of patients without diabetes.
New study identifies the painkillers linked to the highest overdose risk
A new British study has identified which opioid painkillers are most closely linked to life threatening breathing problems. The findings show that the risk...