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Nearly 3 in 4 Americans are overdue for a cancer screening, and this is now the top reason

A new national survey finds cost fears now rival the fear of cancer itself.

A skin patch that warns of a diabetes emergency hours before symptoms appear

A single skin sensor can now warn people with diabetes before a life-threatening emergency builds.

How you think about getting older could decide whether your body and mind actually improve

A Yale study of more than 11,000 older adults found nearly half actually improved over 12 years.

On Jardiance or Farxiga? Three factors may sharply raise your risk of a serious complication

A large Scandinavian study pinpoints who is most vulnerable to a hard-to-spot side effect.

One urine sample caught 92% of bladder cancers, sparing patients the scope

An at-home urine test picked up more than nine in ten bladder cancers in a UK hospital trial.

Nearly 3 in 4 Americans are overdue for a cancer screening, and this is now the top reason

A new national survey finds cost fears now rival the fear of cancer itself.

A skin patch that warns of a diabetes emergency hours before symptoms appear

A single skin sensor can now warn people with diabetes before a life-threatening emergency builds.

How you think about getting older could decide whether your body and mind actually improve

A Yale study of more than 11,000 older adults found nearly half actually improved over 12 years.

On Jardiance or Farxiga? Three factors may sharply raise your risk of a serious complication

A large Scandinavian study pinpoints who is most vulnerable to a hard-to-spot side effect.

Why chia seeds should not be consumed without liquid

Chia seeds are widely used in breakfasts and smoothies, but they must be consumed correctly, as they can otherwise be harmful to health.

WHO study examines preventable causes of cancer worldwide

New international research highlights how common, preventable factors continue to play a major role in global cancer rates.

Can an apple a day keep the doctor away? Science weighs in

Apples are often promoted as a simple piece of advice for better health, but can a single apple a day really keep the doctor away?

Fecal transplants may improve response to cancer immunotherapy

Researchers are testing whether fecal microbiota transplants can reduce side effects and boost cancer treatment response.

Doctor explains what you should do if you are alone and start choking

Choking while alone can be life threatening. A doctor has outlined three practical actions that may help you respond quickly if food blocks your...

What nutrition experts say about Donald Trump’s eating habits

Medical and dietary research offers insight into the possible consequences of a fast-food-heavy routine.