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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.

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.

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.

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.

mRNA vaccines fought COVID. Now they may cut skin cancer’s return rate, too

The first Phase 3 win for a personalized mRNA cancer vaccine has landed in melanoma.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Experts highlight night sweats as a potential symptom of cancer

Doctors say that persistent night sweats can sometimes be an early warning sign of illness.

A 15-minute walk could be the key to a healthier heart

A new study suggests that walking for a longer stretch at once could do more for your heart than spreading short walks throughout the day.

Scientists discover a new human blood group after 50 Years of mystery

After 50 years of unanswered questions, scientists have uncovered a new human blood group that could transform how doctors match and transfuse blood safely.

Study shows how much detail the human eye can see

Every year, TV makers promote sharper, clearer screens, but there’s a point where your eyes can’t tell the difference.

An iPhone setting could ease your carsickness

For anyone who feels queasy when reading in a moving car, a little-known iPhone setting might offer surprising relief.

COVID-19 vaccines may improve survival in cancer patients

Scientists have discovered that COVID-19 mRNA vaccines may do more than prevent infections.