Scientists create smarter blood test to spot hidden testicular cancer
Testicular cancer is a disease that mainly affects young men. It often develops in the teenage years or early adulthood. Although it is usually...
Why stress can be a silent risk for memory decline
Memory loss is a growing concern as people live longer lives. Many older adults worry about losing their ability to think clearly or remember...
Omega-3 supplements linked to faster cognitive decline, study finds
Omega-3 supplements have become extremely popular among older adults around the world.
Many people take fish oil capsules every day because they believe the supplements...
Artery widening, not blockages, may be a surprising cause of common stroke
For decades, many doctors believed that blocked arteries caused by fatty buildup were the main reason behind most strokes.
This idea shaped the way stroke...
Scientists accidentally discover asthma drug could fight severe fatty liver disease
A surprising discovery during kidney research has led scientists to a possible new treatment for one of the world’s fastest-growing liver diseases.
Researchers at the...
Simple at-home blood test may detect dementia risk years earlier
Dementia is one of the fastest-growing health problems in the world. Millions of people are currently living with dementia, and the number is expected...
AI test could detect heart failure early
Heart failure is becoming one of the world’s fastest-growing health problems. The condition happens when the heart becomes too weak to pump enough blood...
Hidden genes can greatly raise blood clot risk in older people
Blood clots are a serious health problem that affect millions of people around the world every year.
Some blood clots can block blood flow in...
Popular cholesterol drugs have surprising side effects
Millions of people around the world take cholesterol-lowering medicines every day to protect their hearts and stay healthy as they age.
Doctors often prescribe these...
Scientists find hidden eye risk in popular blood pressure drugs
Millions of people around the world take medicine every day to control high blood pressure. High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of...