Tiny battery-free tags could transform care at home
A new technology is showing that something as simple as radio waves—already used to track packages or find lost items—could soon help doctors monitor...
Some healthy diets may increase lung cancer risk in non-smokers
Eating fruits, vegetables, and whole grains has long been seen as one of the best ways to stay healthy. Doctors and health experts often...
Simple home program cuts fall risk for stroke survivors by one-third
A new Australian study has found that a simple, home-based program can significantly reduce the risk of falls in people recovering from stroke.
The research,...
Breakthrough tool may help doctors find ovarian cancer before it spreads
Ovarian cancer is one of the most serious health threats for women because it is usually found too late.
Many women do not notice clear...
Weekend heavy drinking may triple the risk of liver damage
Many people believe that as long as they drink only a small amount during the week, having several drinks on a Friday or Saturday...
One-third with inflammatory bowel disease have moderate-to-severe disability
Inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, is a condition that affects the digestive system and often lasts for many years. It includes two main types,...
A simple blood test may detect memory decline years early
Many people worry about memory loss as they get older. Dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, is one of the most serious conditions affecting the brain.
It...
Why one kind of sugar is a key driver of metabolic disease
Sugar is often blamed for weight gain and health problems, but not all sugars act the same way in the body.
A new scientific report...
Could a simple supplement protect the heart in diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes is a common long-term condition that affects how the body uses sugar for energy.
Over time, high blood sugar levels can damage...
Common blood pressure drugs may increase suicide risk, study warns
Blood pressure medicines are widely used to protect people from serious health problems such as heart disease, stroke, and kidney damage.
These medicines are often...