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.
Gum disease bacteria may travel to your breast tissue and promote tumor growth
A Johns Hopkins preclinical study points to a common mouth microbe as a possible driver.
The two times a day to take your home blood pressure, and what each one catches
Cardiology guidance sets out two daily windows, and each one flags a different risk.
6 warning signs of Raynaud’s disease most people mistake for being cold
Cold sensitivity is normal, but a distinct color sequence is not.
The 7 warning signs of an aortic aneurysm most people never recognize
A bulge in the body's biggest artery is often silent until it tears.
What your swollen ankles could be quietly telling you about your heart
Bilateral ankle swelling can point to three life-threatening conditions, each with its own tell.
Foods to avoid if you take beta-blockers for your heart or blood pressure
Your coffee, a glass of juice or a nightly drink may quietly work against the pill.