A simple saliva test may soon detect Parkinson’s, epilepsy, and schizophrenia early
Neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, and schizophrenia affect millions of people around the world. These conditions can seriously impact a person’s movement,...
AI blood test could detect pancreatic cancer much earlier
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most dangerous forms of cancer in the world. Many patients do not know they have the disease until...
A gentler cancer treatment could freeze small kidney tumors
Kidney cancer is one of the more common cancers diagnosed in adults, and in recent years doctors have become better at detecting it early....
Daylight saving time may trigger more migraine headaches and reduce deep sleepDaylight saving time...
Every spring, most states in the United States move their clocks forward by one hour to begin daylight saving time. The idea behind this...
AI can detect Alzheimer’s years earlier by reading tiny brain changes
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most feared illnesses of old age. It slowly destroys memory, thinking ability, and independence. As the disease progresses,...
Study of 5 million people suggests a simpler blood pressure drug may work better
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. It affects hundreds of millions of people and is a...
Why so many older people are afraid of cholesterol-drug statins
Statins are among the most widely used medicines in the world. Doctors often prescribe them to people who have high cholesterol or a higher...
Scientists find a hidden cause of pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most dangerous forms of cancer in the world. It is known for being difficult to detect, spreading quickly,...
A simple bedtime habit could cut heart attack and stroke risk nearly in half
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. It affects hundreds of millions of people and is a...
Common blood pressure drug may worsen heart failure, study warns
Heart failure is one of the most serious health problems in the United States today. Millions of people live with this condition, and the...