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.
Vape flavoring may disrupt early human development
Exposure to this flavor in e-cigarettes disrupts early embryonic stem cell development, posing serious potential risks to fetal growth.
8 warning signs of Hashimoto’s disease most people write off as everyday tiredness
Normal thyroid tests miss it, here is what to ask your doctor instead.
Perfume, hair dye, and artificial nails: How everyday beauty can permanently damage your body
Daily cosmetic routines carry an invisible risk of permanent skin allergies, making simple precautions essential for long-term health.
7 warning signs of esophageal cancer that are easy to write off as heartburn
Reflux that fades is not always good news, and the earliest signs of esophageal cancer often look ordinary.
This new treatment might cure type 1 diabetes
A medical breakthrough in Uppsala could pave the way for a cure for type 1 diabetes.
Here are 8 warning signs of a urinary tract infection that most people simply ignore and live with
Early UTI signs are widely blamed on dehydration or stress, and that delay can send the infection to the kidneys.