Body
Is sitting really as bad as smoking? Here’s what the evidence says
The catchy warning collapses when you line up the actual mortality numbers.
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.
Body
Is sitting really as bad as smoking? Here’s what the evidence says
The catchy warning collapses when you line up the actual mortality numbers.
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.
Eggplant seeds attract scientific interest in colon cancer research
Early research suggests that compounds found in eggplant seeds may influence tumour growth in laboratory studies of colon cancer.
Brain waves may help reconnect movement after paralysis
Even after paralysis, the brain continues to send movement signals, and researchers are learning how to detect them.
Low vitamin D levels linked to a higher risk of respiratory infections
A new study suggests that vitamin D levels may play a role in the development of respiratory infections.
How to find the healthiest bread in the supermarket
Bread is a staple in many meals, from breakfast to lunch and dinner.Although all bread can fit into a balanced diet, some types provide...
Study reports complete tumor elimination in pancreatic cancer mouse models
A new study shows that a combination of drugs can eliminate pancreatic cancer in animal models, pointing to potential new treatment strategies.
Long-term immune memory observed after experimental breast cancer vaccine
Scientists are revisiting an early breast cancer vaccine after discovering that its immune effects appear to have lasted for decades.