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.
A simple tape measure test could reveal your heart disease risk
According to a cardiologist, a simple measurement with a measuring tape can indicate whether there is reason to have your risk of heart disease assessed more closely.
Weight loss drugs may help fight migraines
Early research suggests GLP-1 drugs may reduce migraine symptoms in some patients.
Mystery parasite outbreak leaves US health officials searching for answers
Health officials are racing to identify the source behind a growing multi-state parasite outbreak.
Can damaged kidneys heal? New study offers hope
An existing drug may also prove useful in treating kidney damage.
One hour in the sun left her fighting for her life
What began as a relaxing afternoon ended in a fight for survival.
How extreme heat can affect your body
Several days of extreme heat can put significant strain on your body and make it harder to maintain a normal body temperature. If your...