Diseases
Common diabetes drug may protect people with high risk heart gene
A widely used diabetes drug was linked to a striking reduction in heart failure hospitalizations among patients carrying a rare genetic variant.
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.
Diseases
Common diabetes drug may protect people with high risk heart gene
A widely used diabetes drug was linked to a striking reduction in heart failure hospitalizations among patients carrying a rare genetic variant.
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.
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.
Analysis of 88,475 people: These plant-based foods may lower blood pressure
A new analysis suggests that certain plant-based foods could play a key role in preventing high blood pressure.
New algae discovery could help one billion people with B12 deficiency
Researchers have discovered a possible new way to produce vitamin B12 without using meat or dairy products.
Your arm position could be distorting your blood pressure reading
Research shows that arm position can significantly affect blood pressure measurements.
Are you eating late? Here’s what it does to your blood sugar
Many people enjoy a late-night snack, but research suggests it may not be the best idea.
Scientists discover unexpected link between vitamin B2 and cancer
A vitamin found in everyday foods may be giving cancer cells an unexpected survival advantage, according to new research from German scientists.