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 study: Acetylsalicylic may help prevent bowel cancer from returning
Professor Anna Martling from the Karolinska Institutet led a major study that could shift how doctors treat bowel cancer.She and her team found...
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.