Smoking may increase dementia risk, study shows
Smoking has long been linked to serious health problems, including heart disease, lung disease, and cancer.
Over the years, scientists have also found that smoking...
Scientists discover new disease linked to early aging and brain problems
Researchers have discovered a previously unknown genetic disease that causes signs of early aging along with serious problems in brain function.
The study, led by...
A surprising new way to lose weight without GLP-1 drugs
For many years, scientists and doctors have focused on one main idea when it comes to modern weight loss medicines.
They believed that a hormone...
Tiny skin sensor helps doctors detect kidney and liver damage early
Modern medicine relies heavily on tests that only give short snapshots of what is happening inside the body.
For example, when doctors check how a...
This sleep apnea pattern may quietly raise heart disease risk
Sleep apnea is a common condition that affects breathing during sleep, but new research shows that its hidden patterns may be more dangerous than...
Oral cancer rising in younger adults, study finds
Every April, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month reminds people to pay attention to early warning signs of cancers that affect the mouth, throat,...
New test may find early pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest types of cancer.
Part of why it’s so deadly is that doctors usually don’t find it until it...
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,...