New light-based technology could detect cancer up to 8 years earlier
Detecting cancer early can save lives, but current medical tools often only find the disease after it has already developed.
Now, researchers at the University...
New MRI may transform early detection of heart failure
Heart failure is a serious condition that develops when the heart cannot pump enough blood to supply the body with oxygen.
It often develops slowly,...
How the COVID pandemic slowed a key skill children need to learn and thrive
The COVID-19 pandemic did more than interrupt school and daily routines—it may have slowed the development of important thinking skills in young children.
A new...
These simple changes in sitting habits may lower dementia risk
As people age, many spend a large part of the day sitting. Whether it is watching television, working at a desk, or relaxing at...
A simple blood test may predict breast cancer return years earlier
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world. Many people receive treatment such as chemotherapy, hormone therapy, or radiation before...
Severe infections may increase dementia risk, study finds
Serious infections may do more than make you temporarily ill—they could also increase your risk of developing dementia later in life.
A new study from...
Eating over 4,200 mg sodium a day may increase heart failure risk 15%
Salt is found in almost everything we eat, from home-cooked meals to packaged foods. While it adds flavor, too much salt can be harmful...
AI can predict liver cancer early, study finds
Liver cancer is one of the most serious forms of cancer in the world. The most common type is called hepatocellular carcinoma, or HCC.
It...
Scientists find common cause of heart failure and irregular heartbeat
Heart failure and atrial fibrillation are two of the most common heart conditions, especially in older adults.
For many years, doctors believed these were separate...
How breast cancer hijacks the lung’s healing system—and a common drug may help stop...
Breast cancer becomes much harder to treat when it spreads to other parts of the body. One of the most common places it spreads...