Diseases

Where you live may matter more for dementia risk than what you eat

Where you live may shape your brain health as much as how you live, a new analysis argues.

What to expect when getting checked for prostate cancer

Prostate cancer screening is not the same for everyone, and several common assumptions can cause unnecessary concern.Here are...

Two infants dead in Pennsylvania: One killed by the virus

A Lancaster County coroner has confirmed both deaths and directly tied one to the virus.

Tylenol tops US liver failure cases: the daily limit many cross by accident

Stacking cold and pain medicines can push you past 4,000 mg without noticing.

Men’s heart disease risk starts climbing in the 30s, long before symptoms appear

A 35-year study of 5,112 adults found men's heart risk pulling ahead of women's by age 35.

Where you live may matter more for dementia risk than what you eat

Where you live may shape your brain health as much as how you live, a new analysis argues.

What to expect when getting checked for prostate cancer

Prostate cancer screening is not the same for everyone, and several common assumptions can cause unnecessary concern.Here are...

Two infants dead in Pennsylvania: One killed by the virus

A Lancaster County coroner has confirmed both deaths and directly tied one to the virus.

Tylenol tops US liver failure cases: the daily limit many cross by accident

Stacking cold and pain medicines can push you past 4,000 mg without noticing.

Kidney cancer cases are rising: Know the warning signs

Kidney cancer affects thousands of people each year, and the number of cases continues to rise. Because the disease may develop without obvious symptoms,...

Dwayne Johnson reveals frightening cancer scare after finding painful lump

While smiling for cameras at a major film event, Dwayne Johnson was privately waiting for test results he feared could change his life forever.

Major breakthrough could help detect multiple sclerosis 10 years earlier

New research suggests early warning signs of multiple sclerosis may be hiding in the bloodstream years before symptoms appear.

Early signs of cancer you should take seriously

Early detection of cancer can make treatment more manageable and improve the chances of a positive outcome.There are several symptoms that may be important...

Breakthrough for millions: Common drug slows kidney disease

A new study shows that a well-known medication may help patients with chronic kidney disease who do not have diabetes.

X-Men actor reveals breast cancer diagnosis – here are the signs you should know

Breast cancer also affects men, although it is rare. A well-known actor has now shared his diagnosis.