Why mental and physical illness may be more connected than we thought
For a long time, people have believed that mental illness and physical illness are two completely different things.
Doctors often treat them separately, and they...
This Alzheimer’s gene may harm bone strength in women
Scientists are learning that the human body is much more connected than we once thought.
A new study from the Buck Institute for Research on...
New wearable sensor could detect organ failure early
For many years, doctors have relied on blood tests to understand how the body is working.
These tests can show whether organs like the liver...
Do we really need GLP-1 for weight loss?
Weight loss treatments have changed greatly in recent years, especially with the rise of drugs that target a hormone called GLP-1.
These medicines have been...
Wildfire smoke may increase risks of several major cancers
Wildfires are becoming more common in many parts of the world, and their smoke can travel long distances, affecting people far from the flames.
A...
Is heart disease more dangerous in women?
For many years, heart disease was widely seen as a problem that mainly affected men. This belief shaped how doctors studied, diagnosed, and treated...
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...