A new way to treat post-cancer leg and arm swelling
Cancer treatment has improved greatly over the years, allowing more people to survive and live longer lives. While this is a major success, it...
Gut test can detect dementia, Parkinson’s years early
A surprising new discovery suggests that the early warning signs of dementia may not start in the brain at all, but in the gut.
Researchers...
This chewing gum may help prevent oral cancer
A new study offers a surprising idea that could change how we prevent and manage certain cancers of the mouth and throat. Instead of...
Can a high-fat diet help reverse type 2 diabetes?
A new study suggests that changing the way people eat may help improve type 2 diabetes in ways that were not fully understood before.
Researchers...
Simple daily activities may protect your brain decades before dementia begins
A new study suggests that everyday activities like playing music, traveling, and spending time with friends may do more than just make life enjoyable.
They...
Mixing cannabis and opioids may not ease arthritis pain
Many people who live with ongoing pain are constantly searching for better ways to feel relief. Knee arthritis, also known as knee osteoarthritis, is...
Which treatment works best first for chronic back pain?
A new study has explored an important question faced by many people living with long-term back pain: what type of treatment should you try...
New blood marker could predict Alzheimer’s disease years earlier
Scientists from Mass General Brigham have discovered that a blood test may help predict Alzheimer’s disease much earlier than previously thought. This finding could...
Tiny mineral may help clear artery plaque, preventing heart disease
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death across the world, affecting millions of people every year. One of the main reasons behind heart...
Common thyroid drug may raise heart risk if not carefully managed
Levothyroxine is one of the most commonly used medicines in the United States. It is mainly prescribed to treat thyroid problems, especially a condition...