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Colorectal cancer screening now starts at 45: what the 2026 guidelines say for you

The American Cancer Society reaffirmed a start age of 45 and added two new tests.

If you have type 2 diabetes, starting statins early may lower your dementia risk

A Danish study of more than 132,000 patients points to a clear timing benefit.

The lung cells your flu shot misses may hold the key to longer-lasting protection

Long-lived cells found deep in the lungs could reshape how nasal flu vaccines are built.

Where you live after a pregnancy may quietly shape your type 2 diabetes risk

Walkable streets may lower type 2 diabetes risk for women who had gestational diabetes.

7 warning signs of an enlarged prostate most men write off as aging

About half of men in their 60s live with an enlarged prostate. Most write it off as aging.

Colorectal cancer screening now starts at 45: what the 2026 guidelines say for you

The American Cancer Society reaffirmed a start age of 45 and added two new tests.

If you have type 2 diabetes, starting statins early may lower your dementia risk

A Danish study of more than 132,000 patients points to a clear timing benefit.

The lung cells your flu shot misses may hold the key to longer-lasting protection

Long-lived cells found deep in the lungs could reshape how nasal flu vaccines are built.

Where you live after a pregnancy may quietly shape your type 2 diabetes risk

Walkable streets may lower type 2 diabetes risk for women who had gestational diabetes.

These are the healthy body fat ranges for men and women

Body fat percentage and BMI are often used as indicators of what is considered a healthy body weight. However, the numbers do not tell...

Growing concerns over AI’s role in online medical advice

Health experts are questioning whether AI-generated search results are reliable enough to guide medical decisions.

You don’t need the gym to stay healthy, experts say

Many people believe that good health requires intense workouts, but according to experts, ordinary daily activities can have a significant impact.

Oral hygiene may be linked to a lower risk of more than 50 diseases

Good oral hygiene is not only about avoiding cavities. An expert points to a single habit that may reduce disease.

What happens to your body if you eat too much beetroot?

Beetroot is often described as a superfood and has become a regular ingredient in juices, salads and baked dishes. Its rich nutrient profile makes...

Spain introduces new treatment for genetic ALS

A Spanish hospital has begun administering a newly approved therapy for patients with a rare genetic form of ALS.