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.
Study makes major finding: Every extra hour of unbroken sitting raises cancer death risk by 10%
New research suggests the harm holds even in people who exercise regularly.
Pharmaceutical residues could be polluting the aquatic environment
Pharmaceutical residues can end up in the aquatic environment after the body has absorbed what it needs.
Aim below 130/80: the blood pressure target tied to 15 percent less dementia
The largest randomized trial of its kind followed nearly 34,000 people for four years.
Hygiene mistakes you should avoid at the hair salon
Avoid these critical hygiene blunders during your next haircut
Forget counting calories: Here is the easiest way to lose weight
Focus on diet quality over calorie counting for sustainable weight loss and better heart health.
Over a third of all cancers are preventable, and WHO just identified the biggest causes
A landmark WHO analysis of 2022 data puts a hard number on how many cancers we could stop.