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
More than 8 in 10 people with prediabetes don’t know it. Do you have these signs?
An estimated 115 million American adults have prediabetes, and most have no idea.
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.
Study links popular weight-loss drugs to loss of muscle mass
As medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro gain widespread use, scientists are examining how rapid weight reduction affects the body.
New study highlights possible link between obesity and lower choline levels
A well-known nutrient is coming into focus after new findings point to a possible link between obesity and early changes in brain function.
Why hot toddy feels comforting when you’re sick
The hot toddy has survived centuries of home-remedy tradition, even though researchers disagree on how much relief it truly offers.
Skincare expert explains how alcohol and smoking can show on your face
Dermatologists increasingly treat the skin as a visible indicator of overall lifestyle.
Mask advice resurfaces as NHS capacity tightens and flu numbers climb
Worsening flu pressures and the return of mask rules in some hospitals have prompted experts to outline how Brits can better protect themselves this winter.
Rising demand raises questions about who should use GLP-1 medicines
Demand for GLP-1 medicines is rising, but health authorities warn against uncritical use.