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...
Does your body itch all the time? Scientists may have found the reason
Researchers have discovered a previously unknown explanation for why certain types of itching occur.
Cannabis medicine may ease dementia agitation
A new study suggests that a specially developed medicine containing compounds derived from cannabis may help people with advanced dementia.
How to protect yourself if a heart attack happens when you’re alone
When serious symptoms appear, it can be tempting to wait and see if they pass. But during a heart attack, acting quickly can make...
Doctors spot troubling pattern in asthma patients
New research suggests that severe asthma may often be linked to hidden health conditions doctors have long overlooked.
The everyday stress symptoms experts want people to notice
Researchers warn that constant stress may be affecting the body in ways many people do not immediately notice.
Pythons could help shape the next generation of medicines
Scientists are studying the unusual biology of pythons in the hope of gaining new knowledge that could eventually be used to treat human diseases.