Diseases
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.
Diseases
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.
Tips for a Long Life
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.
Diseases
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.
Diseases
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.
Diseases
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.
Diseases
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.
Tips for a Long Life
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.
Diseases
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.
Eye doctors warn common contact lens habits can damage vision
Small shortcuts with contact lenses can quietly build into serious risks for your eyesight, eye doctors warn.
Understanding why menthol feels cold
Mint does not lower temperature, but it can convincingly persuade the brain that cold is present
Scientists link bladder health to a 21-second urination rule
A simple timing habit in the bathroom may offer clues about how your bladder is functioning.
New study suggests sleep loss disrupts the brain’s internal wiring
New research suggests that the consequences of sleep deprivation may lie in the brain’s structure rather than solely in the functioning of nerve cells.
Why some people experience muscle pain when taking statins
New research helps explain why some people develop muscle pain while taking statins—and what that could mean for future treatments.
New research suggests hidden body fat may accelerate brain aging
People who appear healthy based on body weight alone may still face an overlooked risk to their brain health.