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.
A tiny eye implant restored vision in 81% of patients with advanced macular degeneration
A wireless 2×2 mm chip helped legally blind people read again in a European trial.
This type of beverage can increase the risk of stomach cancer
An American study now sheds new light on the impact of diet on a deadly form of cancer by revealing a surprising risk factor in our daily routines.
Your balance can predict your risk of an early death
Simple physical tests predict the future for the elderly.
Researchers warn: Nearly 8 in 10 young adults have early signs of heart disease
Many young adults carry invisible health problems that can have serious consequences later in life.
7 warning signs of pancreatic cancer most people discover too late
The disease is usually caught late, when odds fall sharply. Here are 7 early warning signs.
7 warning signs of restless legs syndrome most people write off as poor sleep
The urge, the crawling feeling and the nighttime kicking are more than restlessness.