Tag: Diseases

Declining birth rates may affect the risk of ovarian cancer

A large study from South Korea suggests that changes in women’s childbirth patterns may influence the risk of ovarian cancer.

Study finds four key risk factors present in most first heart attacks

New international research suggests that first heart attacks and strokes are rarely sudden, but often the result of long-standing, detectable risk factors.

Symptoms that may indicate reduced heart function

Subtle changes in your body may be early indicators that your heart is not functioning at its best.

Oral cancer may begin with minor, overlooked symptoms

Small, persistent changes inside the mouth can sometimes signal something far more serious than a simple sore.

Long-term reflux may increase the risk of esophageal cancer

According to experts, persistent symptoms can, in rare cases, lead to cancer.

New blood test may detect cancer before tumors appear on scans

A new method may be able to identify signs of cancer before the disease can be seen on scans.