Diseases
8 warning signs of Lyme disease and when to see a doctor right away
With about 476,000 Americans treated each year and ER tick-bite visits at multi-year highs, doctors say the earliest days decide how bad it gets.
Diseases
A brain stimulation device may slow Alzheimer’s cognitive decline by nearly half
A Phase 2 trial suggests personalized brain stimulation could slow Alzheimer's over one year.
Diseases
8 warning signs of colorectal cancer most people mistake for stomach trouble
The earliest clues are quiet, and most people brush them off for months.
Diseases
1 in 3 adults has fatty liver disease. Scientists just found it comes in 5 distinct forms
A Mayo Clinic study of more than 4,600 patients redraws the map of the most common chronic liver disease.
Diseases
Hemoglobin levels by age and sex: what your blood test number means
Below 12 g/dL for women and 13 g/dL for men, the WHO calls it anemia.
Diseases
8 warning signs of Lyme disease and when to see a doctor right away
With about 476,000 Americans treated each year and ER tick-bite visits at multi-year highs, doctors say the earliest days decide how bad it gets.
Diseases
A brain stimulation device may slow Alzheimer’s cognitive decline by nearly half
A Phase 2 trial suggests personalized brain stimulation could slow Alzheimer's over one year.
Diseases
8 warning signs of colorectal cancer most people mistake for stomach trouble
The earliest clues are quiet, and most people brush them off for months.
Diseases
1 in 3 adults has fatty liver disease. Scientists just found it comes in 5 distinct forms
A Mayo Clinic study of more than 4,600 patients redraws the map of the most common chronic liver disease.
These symptoms alongside a headache could require immediate action
Most headaches go away on their own, but if certain symptoms appear at the same time, it may be important to act quickly.
New findings may help prevent strokes in younger people
Researchers have identified a specific genetic pattern that may contribute to blood clots in the brain among younger people.
Stress overload: What happens inside your body
Stress is a natural response that helps us deal with pressure and challenges. But when the body stays in a constant state of alert...
Dental disease spreading among children – dentists are concerned
An increasing number of children are developing a dental condition that can make their teeth brittle and discolored.
New study identifies possible early sign of dementia
A major international study suggests that a simple blood test could one day identify people at higher risk of dementia decades before symptoms begin.
Rare tick-borne illness sees unusual increase across the U.S.
Health officials are closely watching an unusual rise in a rare tick-borne virus with no known cure.