Tag: Diseases

Gum bacteria may increase the risk of breast cancer, new study shows

New research links gum disease to the development of breast cancer.

The scale can be misleading: Belly fat may increase the risk of heart failure

Numbers on the scale are often used as a measure of health. However, new research shows that they do not provide the full picture.

New study: A steak may reduce the risk of dementia

A large study points to unexpected links between diet and brain health.

These persistent symptoms may be early signs of cancer

Minor and seemingly harmless symptoms can, in some cases, be early signs of cancer. Nevertheless, they are often overlooked.

These “perfectly normal” symptoms could be signs of a brain tumor

Experts warn about these often overlooked signs of tumors in the brain.

Possible link between severe COVID-19 and lung cancer risk

A new study suggests that a severe bout of COVID-19 or flu could leave long-term changes in the lungs that may increase cancer risk years later.