Body
Do you speak multiple languages? Your brain could be significantly younger
New research points to a link between our language experience and how the brain ages.
Diseases
AI can detect signs of cardiovascular disease in breast scans
Artificial intelligence can uncover new information from examinations that millions of women already undergo.
Diseases
One vaccine may prevent six cancers, and one of them is rising fast in men
Many Americans think of HPV shots as protection against cervical cancer only.
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.
Body
Do you speak multiple languages? Your brain could be significantly younger
New research points to a link between our language experience and how the brain ages.
Diseases
AI can detect signs of cardiovascular disease in breast scans
Artificial intelligence can uncover new information from examinations that millions of women already undergo.
Diseases
One vaccine may prevent six cancers, and one of them is rising fast in men
Many Americans think of HPV shots as protection against cervical cancer only.
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.
Young man’s cancer case highlights overlooked early symptom
A subtle symptom dismissed as harmless turned out to signal a life-threatening diagnosis in a young patient.
Do you skip the shower after exercise? Here’s how it affects your skin
Many people rush off after a run or a session at the gym, where showering may have to wait. But that can have consequences for the skin.
New study: Living with a dog may raise risk of acute asthma attacks in children
Many families with children affected by asthma have a dog, but what impact does this have on the disease? New research sheds light on this question.
Doctors warn about taking medication on an empty stomach
A simple habit many people ignore could be quietly affecting how their medication works.
How should your doctor treat you after injuries and surgery? A new blood test may provide the answer
A new blood test may give doctors important insights earlier into how patients should be treated after injuries and surgery.
Elevated blood pressure may increase risk of heart and kidney disease over time
New research reported by the Mirror suggests that even small increases in blood pressure early in adulthood could have lasting health consequences.