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.
New study: Chlamydia pneumoniae in the eye may worsen Alzheimer’s
Researchers have long searched for early signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Now, new research suggests that part of the answer may be found in an unexpected place.
Common pain complaints and when to seek medical help
Some types of pain may seem ordinary at first, but doctors warn they can signal serious health problems if the signs are overlooked.
New guidelines update how high blood pressure is treated
New medical guidelines encourage earlier action to prevent the long-term risks of high blood pressure.
Taking vitamin D daily? Here’s how much experts recommend
Vitamin D is a daily supplement for many people, especially during the winter months. Health authorities are now warning that excessively high doses can be harmful.
Ibuprofen under study for possible cancer links
A widely used painkiller is drawing renewed attention from researchers exploring its possible links to cancer risk.
Study finds blood changes linked to early Parkinson’s
New research suggests that Parkinson’s disease may leave detectable traces far earlier than previously measurable.