Diseases
A new calculator may help more heart failure patients finally get the treatment they need
A tool unveiled at ESC Congress 2026 puts personalized side-effect estimates in front of doctors.
Body
Your waist measurement may catch health risks that your BMI quietly misses
In 1,900 U.S. adults, waist circumference caught far more true obesity than BMI, and matched a newer, more complex framework.
Diseases
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.
Diseases
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.
Diseases
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.
Diseases
A new calculator may help more heart failure patients finally get the treatment they need
A tool unveiled at ESC Congress 2026 puts personalized side-effect estimates in front of doctors.
Body
Your waist measurement may catch health risks that your BMI quietly misses
In 1,900 U.S. adults, waist circumference caught far more true obesity than BMI, and matched a newer, more complex framework.
Diseases
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.
Diseases
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.
Why your farts sometimes smell worse than usual
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These diets are linked to longer life, major study finds
A large British study suggests that what we eat may be linked to how long we live.
Long-term reflux may increase the risk of esophageal cancer
According to experts, persistent symptoms can, in rare cases, lead to cancer.
New blood test may detect cancer before tumors appear on scans
A new method may be able to identify signs of cancer before the disease can be seen on scans.
Health experts warn of nail changes linked to skin cancer
A subtle change in your toenail could be an early warning sign of a rare but serious form of skin cancer.
Health officials raise concerns after spike in London measles cases
More than 60 measles cases have been recorded in north London schools, prompting health officials to urge parents to check their children’s vaccination status.