New light sensor may detect cancer from a simple blood test years earlier
Detecting cancer early is one of the most important factors in saving lives. Many cancers are much easier to treat before they spread, yet...
A handful of pecans a day could improve cholesterol and heart health
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in many countries, and doctors often stress that daily food choices play a major role in...
Study finds 3 deadliest risk factors of common liver disease
A little-known liver condition is quietly affecting more than a third of people around the world, and many do not even know they have...
Early warning health problems that may predict Alzheimer’s years in advance
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most feared illnesses of old age because it slowly destroys memory, thinking ability, and independence. It develops quietly...
Engineered bacteria can eat cancer tumors from the inside
Cancer treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation have saved many lives, but they also have limits and side effects. Scientists around the world...
Alzheimer’s may begin with a silent drop in brain blood flow
Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating condition that slowly destroys memory and thinking ability, affecting millions of older adults worldwide.
For decades, scientists have focused mainly...
Study finds a directly cause of common fatty liver disease
In a major scientific breakthrough, researchers at Mayo Clinic’s Center for Individualized Medicine have discovered a rare genetic mutation that can directly cause a...
Common heartburn drugs may carry hidden kidney risks
Proton pump inhibitors, often called PPIs, are among the most commonly used medications for treating heartburn and acid reflux. Many people know them by...
One simple pill could prevent heart attacks, strokes, heart failure
Heart disease is the number one cause of death around the world. Every year, millions of people suffer from heart attacks, strokes, and heart...
Scientists discover where the deadliest ovarian cancer really begins
A new study has answered a question that has puzzled doctors for many years about one of the most dangerous forms of ovarian cancer....