Body

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.

Research highlights potential target for osteoarthritis treatment

For millions living with stiff and painful joints, new research is quietly reshaping how scientists think about aging and mobility.

How early-life factors may shape colon cancer risk decades later

Doctors are uncovering evidence that colon cancer risk may begin far earlier in life than previously believed.

Lumps and swellings: when to seek medical advice

Most people notice a small lump or swelling on their body at some point. Often it disappears, and nothing more comes of it. But...

Genetic predisposition to blood sugar spikes may increase Alzheimer’s risk by 69 percent

New research points to a possible link between blood sugar levels and dementia.

Lifelong alcohol consumption increases the risk of colorectal cancer

New research findings suggest that total alcohol consumption over an entire adult lifetime may play a decisive role in increasing cancer risk.

How to find the healthiest frozen ready-made meals

Frozen meals often have a reputation for being highly processed and salty, but there are also healthy and well-balanced options available.Dietitians point to several...