Diseases
8 warning signs of stomach cancer most people mistake for indigestion
Most US gastric cancers are caught too late, because the earliest signs look ordinary.
Diseases
8 warning signs of an overactive thyroid most people blame on stress
Racing heart and shaky hands can point to a thyroid running too fast, not stress.
Diseases
New cholesterol guidelines just put more than half of US adults in line for a statin
A new JAMA analysis maps who qualifies under the 2026 ACC/AHA cholesterol rules.
Diseases
7 warning signs of pericarditis most people mistake for a heart attack
Sharp chest pain that eases when you sit up and lean forward has a distinctive cause.
Diseases
11,000 Americans sick from one lettuce source: what cyclospora does to your body
The largest US cyclospora outbreak on record has been traced to a single Mexican lettuce processor.
Diseases
8 warning signs of stomach cancer most people mistake for indigestion
Most US gastric cancers are caught too late, because the earliest signs look ordinary.
Diseases
8 warning signs of an overactive thyroid most people blame on stress
Racing heart and shaky hands can point to a thyroid running too fast, not stress.
Diseases
New cholesterol guidelines just put more than half of US adults in line for a statin
A new JAMA analysis maps who qualifies under the 2026 ACC/AHA cholesterol rules.
Diseases
7 warning signs of pericarditis most people mistake for a heart attack
Sharp chest pain that eases when you sit up and lean forward has a distinctive cause.
It started with a rash: Days later, three-year-old Oscar was diagnosed with cancer
What first looked like a common childhood illness soon led to a life-changing diagnosis.
These cancer symptoms are often mistaken for signs of aging or stress
Many people assume changes in their bodies are simply caused by aging or stress and therefore do not react straight away. An oncologist is...
New research: Gut bacteria may influence your weight
New research suggests that the bacteria in the gut may influence several of the body's functions.
Can a 10-second finger exercise reduce the risk of dementia? Expert weighs in
A new social media trend promises a healthier brain with a simple finger exercise.
Hot weather can affect your medication – here’s how to store it
High temperatures can affect the storage of certain types of medication. Health experts are therefore urging people to take extra care during periods of hot weather.
The silent bone condition affecting millions worldwide
A common condition could be weakening your bones years before you notice.