Diseases
Seven-year study reveals a promising way to slow Parkinson’s decline
A new seven-year study of Parkinson's patients points to a surprisingly specific weekly dose, with a striking gap between groups.
Diseases
Long COVID could be raising your blood pressure, study finds
The pattern turned up even in people whose first COVID infection felt fairly mild, and it hit some groups harder than others.
Diseases
Beer, wine or spirits? one drink was linked to a surprising health benefit
The type of drink you choose may matter more than how much you pour, a 13-year study of 340,000 adults suggests.
Diseases
One extra year in school could change your dementia risk
The twist is who seems to have gained the most, and it is not the group most people would expect.
Diseases
Your Alzheimer’s blood test could be wrong: Here’s what scientists found
Current blood tests can light up for the wrong reasons, and researchers say one extra step may finally close that gap.
Diseases
Seven-year study reveals a promising way to slow Parkinson’s decline
A new seven-year study of Parkinson's patients points to a surprisingly specific weekly dose, with a striking gap between groups.
Diseases
Long COVID could be raising your blood pressure, study finds
The pattern turned up even in people whose first COVID infection felt fairly mild, and it hit some groups harder than others.
Diseases
Beer, wine or spirits? one drink was linked to a surprising health benefit
The type of drink you choose may matter more than how much you pour, a 13-year study of 340,000 adults suggests.
Diseases
One extra year in school could change your dementia risk
The twist is who seems to have gained the most, and it is not the group most people would expect.
A new blood test could screen for a dozen different cancers at once
UCLA's new MethylScan test picked up four cancer types from a single vial in early trials.
New study: Sheep’s wool could help heal damaged bones
Scientists have found an unexpected new use for sheep's wool that could transform the way damaged bones are repaired.
9 warning signs of kidney disease most people don’t notice until it’s serious
Around 9 in 10 Americans with chronic kidney disease do not know they have it.
Hidden heart threat affects one in five: Why standard blood tests miss it
Thousands of people are unknowingly walking around with an invisible, genetic heart threat in their blood that standard medical checks completely miss.
Doctor reveals the overlooked cause of knee and hip pain
Your feet may be affecting your body more than you realize.
6 warning signs of a stroke – and why acting fast can save a life
Stroke strikes roughly 800,000 Americans each year, and the first minutes decide the outcome.