A $60 Blood Test Could Help Detect Lung Cancer
Cancer can leave traces in the bloodstream long before doctors can obtain a piece of the tumor itself.
Researchers in Israel are developing a blood...
A Blood Test May Reveal Hidden Heart Risk
Some people develop serious cardiovascular disease even though they appear to be doing everything right.
Their usual cholesterol may be treated, their blood pressure may...
Stronger Blood Pressure Control May Prevent Another Stroke
Surviving a brain bleed is only the beginning of recovery for many people. A major new analysis suggests that keeping blood pressure lower over...
Study Finds a Big Cause of Inflammation after Heart Attack
A heart attack can be treated successfully, blocked arteries can be reopened and standard blood tests can return to normal.
Yet inside the body, part...
Could Sleep Reveal Alzheimer’s Risk Early?
A person may sleep through the night believing they barely woke at all, while the brain experiences many tiny interruptions.
New research suggests these brief...
Older Blood Pressure Drugs May Beat a Popular First Choice
A large study suggests that a long-used type of blood pressure medicine may be a better first treatment for many patients than one of...
Leg Pain While Walking Could Be a Dangerous Warning Sign
Pain in your legs when you walk may seem like a normal part of getting older, but sometimes it points to a problem with...
Scientists Find a New Weak Spot in Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the hardest cancers to treat because it is often discovered only after it has begun to spread.
The most common...
This Blood Pressure Check May Reveal Hidden Heart Risk
Blood pressure is one of the most common measurements taken during a medical visit.
It shows how strongly blood pushes against the walls of the...
A Mini-Stroke Is a Warning You Should Never Ignore
A mini-stroke can last only a few minutes, but it can be an important warning about what may happen next.
Known medically as a transient...