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.
What your ears can reveal about your heart, diabetes and metabolic health
Unexplained hearing changes may sometimes hint at trouble deeper in the body.
Reboiling water twice: Here is what actually happens in your kettle
New research quantifies what each extra boil does to your water.
What your hands can quietly reveal about your heart, liver and overall health
Five hand signs that experienced clinicians read as early clues to disease.
5 warning signs of metabolic syndrome – and why most people don’t know they have it
The condition has no symptoms of its own, but five routine measurements can flag it.
7 warning signs of diverticulitis – and when the pain means see a doctor fast
200,000 Americans are hospitalized with it each year, often after brushing off the pain.
How strong your grip is may predict how long you live, more than your weight does
A simple squeeze test has outperformed blood pressure at predicting who dies from heart disease.