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New treatment could slow Alzheimer’s in many patients
Researchers report encouraging real-world results for a promising Alzheimer's drug.
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Common contact lens mistake left woman facing vision loss
A rare eye infection has prompted doctors to repeat an important warning for contact lens wearers.
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New blood test could spot heart disease risk up to 15 years early
Researchers say a new AI-powered blood test could identify heart disease risk up to 15 years before symptoms appear.
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New drug shows promise for millions with kidney disease
A major international study suggests an existing drug could slow kidney disease in millions of patients without diabetes.
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New study identifies the painkillers linked to the highest overdose risk
A new British study has identified which opioid painkillers are most closely linked to life threatening breathing problems....
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New treatment could slow Alzheimer’s in many patients
Researchers report encouraging real-world results for a promising Alzheimer's drug.
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Common contact lens mistake left woman facing vision loss
A rare eye infection has prompted doctors to repeat an important warning for contact lens wearers.
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New blood test could spot heart disease risk up to 15 years early
Researchers say a new AI-powered blood test could identify heart disease risk up to 15 years before symptoms appear.
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New drug shows promise for millions with kidney disease
A major international study suggests an existing drug could slow kidney disease in millions of patients without diabetes.
A simple thumb test could point to hidden health risks
Experts say a simple thumb test could provide an unexpected clue about an underlying health condition that often develops without symptoms.
How to treat your sunburned skin properly
Sunburn is damage to the skin caused by excessive exposure to the sun.The condition can often be treated at home and usually improves within...
Three children die after overdosing on common allergy medication
Three children died after overdosing on a medication found in millions of homes, prompting fresh warnings from health officials and medical experts.
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.
Parasitic worm with deadly potential spreads to new areas: Can infect humans
Researchers have detected a potentially dangerous parasite in a region where it had never been found before, raising new questions about its spread across North America.