Diseases

8 warning signs of low blood pressure and when it becomes dangerous

Hypotension gets far less attention than its high-pressure twin, and that is exactly why it slips past.

Creatinine levels by age and sex: what your blood test number means

The lab number most people see first tells only half the kidney story.

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic may now be an option for a group of patients long left out

The 2026 American Diabetes Association guidance opens GLP-1 therapy to a new patient group.

Your gut bacteria may spread to the people around you more easily than anyone realized

A new Nature study finds gut microbes spread between people, sometimes across continents, faster than expected.

Why rheumatoid arthritis attacks some joints and not others: The answer starts before birth

Oxford scientists say certain finger joints may be biologically primed for the disease before you are born.

8 warning signs of low blood pressure and when it becomes dangerous

Hypotension gets far less attention than its high-pressure twin, and that is exactly why it slips past.

Creatinine levels by age and sex: what your blood test number means

The lab number most people see first tells only half the kidney story.

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic may now be an option for a group of patients long left out

The 2026 American Diabetes Association guidance opens GLP-1 therapy to a new patient group.

Your gut bacteria may spread to the people around you more easily than anyone realized

A new Nature study finds gut microbes spread between people, sometimes across continents, faster than expected.

How to effectively disinfect your home after illness

A thorough and properly carried out cleaning routine can help reduce the risk of infection, experts say.

New test detects oral cancer with nearly 96 percent accuracy

Researchers have investigated a new method that could make the diagnosis of suspected oral cancer both faster and less burdensome for patients.

Former Trump adviser rejects dementia claims – but shares new assessment

Donald Trump's health is once again the subject of public discussion. However, a former White House official believes that a widely circulated theory about the president does not hold up.

Could inflammation be causing depression? New study suggests connection

New research suggests that a medication used to treat arthritis may also help people suffering from severe depression.

New research links walking speed to lower risk of cognitive decline

Researchers have found a clear link between walking speed and the risk of cognitive decline.

Study of 2.4 million cases finds men more likely to receive late cancer diagnosis

A new study shows a clear difference between men and women.