Diseases
Never being married may raise your cancer risk more than most people realize
A 4-million-case US analysis links never marrying to sharply higher rates of several cancers.
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
Never being married may raise your cancer risk more than most people realize
A 4-million-case US analysis links never marrying to sharply higher rates of several cancers.
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.
Researchers identify cancer mechanism behind anti-aging compound
A molecule praised for slowing aging may also give cancer cells exactly what they need to grow.
UK meat recall after listeria found, with rare meningitis risk
A routine supermarket purchase has triggered a health alert, as a common meat product is recalled over bacteria that can, in rare cases, lead to meningitis.
How celery affects your health – from blood pressure to digestion
Celery is more than just a crunchy snack. Research suggests that the vegetable may have a range of small but measurable effects on the body.
Seven days of cold showers – this is how it affected the body
Cold showers have become popular on social media as a simple trick for gaining more energy and improving mood.A writer from Verywell Mind therefore...
Study examines supplement’s effect on osteoarthritis
New research suggests a common dietary supplement may help reduce pain in people with osteoarthritis.
How to reduce heartburn symptoms naturally
A common digestive complaint could be a sign that your daily habits need adjusting.