Diseases
A new blood test catches 9 in 10 colorectal cancers – and polyps before they turn deadly
The experimental DENEB test found early cancers and precancerous polyps in an international trial published this month.
Diseases
7 warning signs your acid reflux may have already changed your esophagus
Long-standing acid reflux can trigger a precancerous change called Barrett's esophagus.
Diseases
DNA changes flag which blood cancer patients will get sicker, decades-long study finds
A decades-long DNA study picks up warning signs long before blood tests do.
Diseases
Your face can reveal warning signs of liver, kidney and thyroid disease
The face is the body's most visible dashboard, and clinicians use it every day.
Tips for a Long Life
Having a parent who lived past 100 may cut your risk of early death by nearly half
A new international study points to a family longevity advantage that lifestyle alone does not explain.
Diseases
A new blood test catches 9 in 10 colorectal cancers – and polyps before they turn deadly
The experimental DENEB test found early cancers and precancerous polyps in an international trial published this month.
Diseases
7 warning signs your acid reflux may have already changed your esophagus
Long-standing acid reflux can trigger a precancerous change called Barrett's esophagus.
Diseases
DNA changes flag which blood cancer patients will get sicker, decades-long study finds
A decades-long DNA study picks up warning signs long before blood tests do.
Diseases
Your face can reveal warning signs of liver, kidney and thyroid disease
The face is the body's most visible dashboard, and clinicians use it every day.
Exercise can protect your mental health from poor eating habits
New research suggests that your diet could harm your mental health, but exercise might offer some protection.
How to lower blood pressure fast without medication, according to experts
Health experts reveal simple, natural techniques that can lower blood pressure quickly — without medication or side effects.
The science of skin spots: What’s harmless and what’s not
Scientists explain how to tell the difference between freckles, age spots, and moles — and when a skin change could signal something more serious.
Five common drinks that may be putting your kidneys under pressure
Health researchers warn that some of the drinks we reach for every day — not just alcohol — may quietly be putting our kidneys under strain.
New research suggests vaping could be more harmful than smoking
Many people turn to vaping believing it to be a safer option than smoking. But a new study suggests that it carries even greater dangers than tobacco.
Swimming strengthens body and mind after 60
Experts point to swimming as a form of exercise that may bring even greater benefits for both body and mind.