Diseases
AI taking notes at your doctor’s appointment may be getting your medications wrong
A patient watchdog warns transcription tools are misreading drug names and diagnoses.
Diseases
7 in 10 cancer patients now survive – a historic high, and the gains are real
US five-year cancer survival has reached 70% for the first time on record.
Body
Is your BMI accurate? Body fat scans get it wrong for more than 1 in 3 adults
When researchers compared BMI with gold-standard body fat scans, one in three "obese" adults were not.
Diseases
More than 8 in 10 people with prediabetes don’t know it. Do you have these signs?
An estimated 115 million American adults have prediabetes, and most have no idea.
Diseases
7 warning signs of polycystic kidney disease most people mistake for back pain
Most people who carry PKD have no symptoms until their 30s or 40s.
Diseases
AI taking notes at your doctor’s appointment may be getting your medications wrong
A patient watchdog warns transcription tools are misreading drug names and diagnoses.
Diseases
7 in 10 cancer patients now survive – a historic high, and the gains are real
US five-year cancer survival has reached 70% for the first time on record.
Body
Is your BMI accurate? Body fat scans get it wrong for more than 1 in 3 adults
When researchers compared BMI with gold-standard body fat scans, one in three "obese" adults were not.
Diseases
More than 8 in 10 people with prediabetes don’t know it. Do you have these signs?
An estimated 115 million American adults have prediabetes, and most have no idea.
Do you walk 20 minutes a day? Here’s what it can do for your body
A short daily walk can have a greater impact on the body than many people realize.
How daily energy drink consumption affects your body
Energy drinks have become a popular choice for many people seeking a quick boost in a busy everyday life.Although they can increase alertness and...
Forget expensive creams: Black ginseng may be the key to younger skin
Can ginseng be the key to healthier skin? New research is examining whether the plant can influence skin aging.
Common signs linked to high blood pressure
Most people feel completely fine, even as this hidden condition quietly increases the risk of serious disease.
Up to one in five strokes linked to heart disease
A commonly overlooked heart condition, atrial fibrillation, can develop without clear signs. The serious consequences often only become apparent later.
New pill reduces LDL cholesterol by up to 60 percent
A new daily pill could lower “bad” cholesterol by up to 60 percent, offering a simpler alternative to current treatments.