Diseases
One symptom flags 9 in 10 uterine cancers, and menopause often gets the blame
Uterine cancer can cause early symptoms that are easily mistaken for hormonal changes, but abnormal bleeding in particular should be taken seriously.
Diseases
7 warning signs of kidney stones most people mistake for something else
Waves of flank pain, pink-tinged urine and a constant urge to go can all point to the same culprit, and one combination means the ER.
Diseases
8 early warning signs of osteoporosis most people miss until a bone breaks
The disease is called silent for a reason, but the body does drop clues.
Diseases
One daily sugary drink may more than double your risk of stomach cancer
A decades-long US study of more than 112,000 adults found a 2.45-fold higher risk among daily soda drinkers.
Body
Researchers discover years-long traces in the gut after common medications
Your gut may still carry the imprint of medicines you stopped taking years ago, according to new research from scientists at the University of Tartu.
Diseases
One symptom flags 9 in 10 uterine cancers, and menopause often gets the blame
Uterine cancer can cause early symptoms that are easily mistaken for hormonal changes, but abnormal bleeding in particular should be taken seriously.
Diseases
7 warning signs of kidney stones most people mistake for something else
Waves of flank pain, pink-tinged urine and a constant urge to go can all point to the same culprit, and one combination means the ER.
Diseases
8 early warning signs of osteoporosis most people miss until a bone breaks
The disease is called silent for a reason, but the body does drop clues.
Diseases
One daily sugary drink may more than double your risk of stomach cancer
A decades-long US study of more than 112,000 adults found a 2.45-fold higher risk among daily soda drinkers.
Why your berries mold quickly – and how to prevent it
Many people notice that fresh berries quickly become soft or moldy in the refrigerator, but one simple trick may help extend their shelf life.
Scientists see major potential in new anti-aging treatment
Scientists believed aging skin could only slow down over time, but a new study suggests researchers may have found a way to make it act younger again.
Doctor explains: Coffee may reduce the effect of your vitamins
Many people take vitamins and supplements every day, but the timing can make a significant difference, according to a British doctor.
Two people suspected of ebola after returning from Uganda
Two aid workers hospitalized with Ebola-like symptoms after a trip to Uganda.
Most people remove it as a weed – but dead nettle is both edible and a medicinal herb
Most people see it as a weed, but dead nettle has long been used in both cooking and natural medicine.
Mum spots strange red line on son’s arm — doctors issue warning to parents
A mother thought her son’s playground scrape was nothing serious — until a thin red line on his arm revealed a warning doctors say parents should never ignore.