Diseases
A deadly ebola outbreak has now infected more than 10,000 people
Nearly 5,000 people have died since May, and the only vaccine trial targeting this strain just began last week.
Body
Scientists find little evidence that ergonomic office gear actually relieves pain
An expensive office chair or ergonomic keyboard might seem like the answer to workplace pain. But a major review of 20 studies suggests these popular fixes may offer far less relief than expected.
Diseases
New blood test detected lung cancer recurrence nearly 17 months before scans
Scientists are testing a simple blood draw that may spot cancer cells rebuilding long before any scanner picks them up.
Diseases
New study reveals why sugar could be more dangerous for some men
A new mouse study points to a hidden chain of events in the gut that may leave some men's livers more exposed to everyday sugar.
Tips for a Long Life
Scientists discover a village where women are three times more likely to reach 100
In the village outside the blue zone, women aged 70 have a roughly 1 in 7 chance of reaching 100.
Diseases
A deadly ebola outbreak has now infected more than 10,000 people
Nearly 5,000 people have died since May, and the only vaccine trial targeting this strain just began last week.
Body
Scientists find little evidence that ergonomic office gear actually relieves pain
An expensive office chair or ergonomic keyboard might seem like the answer to workplace pain. But a major review of 20 studies suggests these popular fixes may offer far less relief than expected.
Diseases
New blood test detected lung cancer recurrence nearly 17 months before scans
Scientists are testing a simple blood draw that may spot cancer cells rebuilding long before any scanner picks them up.
Diseases
New study reveals why sugar could be more dangerous for some men
A new mouse study points to a hidden chain of events in the gut that may leave some men's livers more exposed to everyday sugar.
New compound offers breakthrough in tuberculosis treatment
A groundbreaking compound may finally give doctors the upper hand against drug-resistant tuberculosis, offering safer and shorter treatments.
Wildfire pollution may lead to premature births
Research suggests that wildfire smoke may affect not only breathing but also pregnancy outcomes.
Study finds the eyes reflect the body’s biological age
Scientists have found that the eyes may hold powerful clues to how quickly your body is aging.
New study found that exposure to artificial light can harm the heart
Artificial light makes city life possible, but new evidence suggests that exposure to it at night may harm the heart.
Study finds higher hospitalization and death rates in long-term melatonin users
A new American Heart Association study suggests that long-term melatonin use for sleep may significantly increase the risk of heart failure, hospitalization, and death.
Chicken soup could harm your body over time
For generations, chicken soup has symbolized comfort, healing, and home. But new findings suggest that the dish could also carry hidden health risks.