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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Millions take blood pressure medication – study points to possible heart risk

A new study suggests a potential risk associated with high doses of a medication that many people use to treat high blood pressure.

Changes in your dog’s gait may reveal early dementia

New research suggests that changes in the way older dogs walk could be an early sign of dementia.

New report reveals: Five Americans die every hour due to air pollution

Air pollution may have a greater impact on public health than many people realize.

Check your bag: These common medicines are banned in several countries

Some types of medication are legal in your home country but may be illegal in other countries. That is why it is important to understand the rules before you travel.

Cancer doctors recommend limiting the use of this type of soap

Cancer is rarely caused by a single factor. Genetics, age, and previous exposures all play a significant role, and these are factors that cannot...

Low levels of these nutrients may be linked to diabetes

People with diabetes are at greater risk of deficiencies in several essential vitamins and nutrients.According to News55, it is important to be aware of...