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
7 warning signs of polycystic kidney disease most people mistake for back pain
Most people who carry PKD have no symptoms until their 30s or 40s.
Body
Your gut bacteria may be quietly shaping how strong you are
Older adults who carried one fiber-loving microbe had far stronger hands.
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
7 warning signs of polycystic kidney disease most people mistake for back pain
Most people who carry PKD have no symptoms until their 30s or 40s.
Millions share their Spotify Wrapped – but experts point to possible hearing damage
Young people are sharing their Spotify Wrapped results on social media these days. At the same time, experts warn that prolonged exposure to music may lead to avoidable harm.
Study suggests obesity could speed up brain changes tied to Alzheimer’s
A new study suggests that obesity may accelerate early biological changes linked to Alzheimer’s.
Modified herpes virus shows promise as a new approach to brain cancer treatment
A newly engineered herpes virus is offering researchers a surprising avenue for tackling one of the most treatment-resistant brain cancers.
39-year-old mother shares early signs missed before cancer diagnosis
A 39-year-old mother thought her symptoms were harmless. Months later, doctors revealed stage-four cancer.
Dietitians: Fruit sugar is rarely a problem in our diet
The debate about fruit sugar often begins with the assumption that fruit should be limited in the same way as other sweet products. The reality, however, is a bit more nuanced.
Novo Nordisk halts Alzheimer’s trial after disappointing results
Researchers had hoped for a breakthrough in Alzheimer’s treatment, but the latest findings have created new uncertainty.