Diseases
One vaccine may prevent six cancers, and one of them is rising fast in men
Many Americans think of HPV shots as protection against cervical cancer only.
Diseases
Never being married may raise your cancer risk more than most people realize
A 4-million-case US analysis links never marrying to sharply higher rates of several cancers.
Diseases
AI taking notes at your doctor’s appointment may be getting your medications wrong
A patient watchdog warns transcription tools are misreading drug names and diagnoses.
Diseases
7 in 10 cancer patients now survive – a historic high, and the gains are real
US five-year cancer survival has reached 70% for the first time on record.
Body
Is your BMI accurate? Body fat scans get it wrong for more than 1 in 3 adults
When researchers compared BMI with gold-standard body fat scans, one in three "obese" adults were not.
Diseases
One vaccine may prevent six cancers, and one of them is rising fast in men
Many Americans think of HPV shots as protection against cervical cancer only.
Diseases
Never being married may raise your cancer risk more than most people realize
A 4-million-case US analysis links never marrying to sharply higher rates of several cancers.
Diseases
AI taking notes at your doctor’s appointment may be getting your medications wrong
A patient watchdog warns transcription tools are misreading drug names and diagnoses.
Diseases
7 in 10 cancer patients now survive – a historic high, and the gains are real
US five-year cancer survival has reached 70% for the first time on record.
These everyday food choices can quietly increase stress
Subtle dietary habits may raise the body’s stress load and reduce its ability to recover.
New research: Moderate amounts of alcohol may increase cancer risk
Many people see a small amount of alcohol as a harmless part of everyday life, but new research suggests otherwise.
New study: Young people eat more calories after a period of ultra-processed food
New research shows that young adults respond differently to the same diet depending on their age.
Warning signs as a fast-spreading flu adds pressure to hospitals
Health authorities say influenza is spreading earlier and more intensely than usual, adding pressure to hospitals weeks before the traditional winter peak.
A quick, drug-free way to get more airflow during a cold
A small pressure-based technique could offer surprising relief when winter viruses leave your nose completely jammed.
Botox has been shown to ease migraine pain for some patients
A treatment better known for cosmetic use has a tightly regulated role in migraine care.