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.
These foods may support your eye health
Diet can play a role in eye health long before your vision begins to change.According to Prevention, a varied diet can provide antioxidants, vitamins,...
Doctors compare cigarettes, vaping and cannabis – here is the biggest health risk
Cigarettes, e-cigarettes and cannabis affect the body in different ways.
Newly approved pill offers hope against one of the deadliest forms of cancer
Rasonque nearly doubled survival for advanced pancreatic cancer in a 500-patient trial.
Heart attack signs every woman should know
A heart attack does not always cause severe chest pain.In women, the symptoms can be more subtle, making them easier to overlook or misinterpret.Extreme...
Salmonella outbreak spreads – chicken now under investigation
A major salmonella outbreak has affected several European countries.
Dementia risk 24% lower among people given common vaccine
A major study of more than 500,000 older adults has found a striking link between the shingles vaccine and dementia risk.