Diseases
Taking Ozempic or Wegovy? A Rutgers study found a small but real risk to your vision
The risk is rare, but researchers say one group of patients should pay closer attention before their next refill.
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.
Diseases
Taking Ozempic or Wegovy? A Rutgers study found a small but real risk to your vision
The risk is rare, but researchers say one group of patients should pay closer attention before their next refill.
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.
Your arm position can make your blood pressure appear too high
Many people measure their blood pressure at home to monitor their health. However, a common mistake during the measurement process can affect the result.
What your hands can quietly reveal about your heart, liver and overall health
Experienced clinicians look at the hands early in a physical exam, and there is a reason for that.
The home blood pressure mistake 3 in 4 people make, and how much it can skew your reading
A study of hypertension patients found 76% place the cuff wrong, and small errors can add up to 50 mmHg.
The US job with the highest share of radiation cancer deaths sits 35,000 feet up
Flight attendants and pilots topped 503 US occupations in a new Harvard-led analysis.
Your neighborhood dry cleaner may be quietly linked to a higher Parkinson’s risk
A new Medicare study of nearly 19 million older Americans points to a familiar chemical culprit.
Getting screened for colorectal cancer may cut your risk of dying from it by nearly half
A large Swedish study followed more than 376,000 people for up to 14 years.