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Specific risk groups are advised to pay particular attention to prostate cancer screening

More than a million men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year worldwide. A leading surgeon is now urging men to take one essential step, as the disease often...

Young man’s cancer case highlights overlooked early symptom

A subtle symptom dismissed as harmless turned out to signal a life-threatening diagnosis in a young patient.

Do you skip the shower after exercise? Here’s how it affects your skin

Many people rush off after a run or a session at the gym, where showering may have to wait. But that can have consequences for the skin.

New study: Living with a dog may raise risk of acute asthma attacks in children

Many families with children affected by asthma have a dog, but what impact does this have on the disease? New research sheds light on this question.

Doctors warn about taking medication on an empty stomach

A simple habit many people ignore could be quietly affecting how their medication works.

Specific risk groups are advised to pay particular attention to prostate cancer screening

More than a million men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year worldwide. A leading surgeon is now urging men to take one essential step, as the disease often...

Young man’s cancer case highlights overlooked early symptom

A subtle symptom dismissed as harmless turned out to signal a life-threatening diagnosis in a young patient.

Do you skip the shower after exercise? Here’s how it affects your skin

Many people rush off after a run or a session at the gym, where showering may have to wait. But that can have consequences for the skin.

New study: Living with a dog may raise risk of acute asthma attacks in children

Many families with children affected by asthma have a dog, but what impact does this have on the disease? New research sheds light on this question.

Researchers develop a new way to whiten teeth without damaging them

A new study suggests teeth whitening could soon become both safer and more protective for your smile.

Allergy experts warn against opening windows between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Opening a window in the middle of the day may seem harmless, but the timing can matter more than many allergy sufferers realize.

New study: Tuberculosis among children fell by 83 percent

A health project is changing the trajectory of tuberculosis among children. The results point to a possible new approach in the fight against the disease.

A new discovery could make back pain easier to treat

For many people, back pain is something they learn to live with—but new research suggests it might soon be treated in a completely different way, by stopping the pain before it even begins.

Cheeses you can still enjoy with lactose intolerance

Many people believe that cheese is completely off-limits if you are lactose intolerant, but this is not the case.Several types of cheese contain very...

Why weight loss medication doesn’t work for you

New weight loss drugs are effective for many, but not for everyone. Researchers are trying to understand why.