A simple blood test may help detect pancreatic cancer early
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers in the world. The reason it’s so dangerous is that it’s often found too late.
Many people...
Many people regain weight after stopping weight loss drugs
A new study shows that people who take medication to lose weight often gain back some of the weight after they stop using the...
Why rugby players may face greater dementia risk later in life
A new study from the University of Auckland has found that former male rugby players in New Zealand face a higher risk of developing...
Music therapy can ease back pain for ED visitors
Playwright William Congreve wrote in the Restoration period that music "hath charms to soothe a savage breast."
And, as it turns out, back pain in...
Everyday dyes could hold the key to diagnosing dementia
When an older loved one begins to forget things, getting a clear diagnosis can be frustratingly difficult.
Even for Alzheimer’s disease—the most common form of...
Why weight changes in older adults may speed up memory decline
As people get older, it’s natural for their memory and thinking skills to slowly decline.
But new research from Penn State suggests that weight loss...
Why smoking makes pancreatic cancer worse
Scientists have long known that smoking increases the risk of many types of cancer, including pancreatic cancer.
But a new study by researchers at the...
Tiny vibration-powered chip could transform fertility treatments
Infertility affects millions of couples worldwide, and while assisted reproductive technologies like in vitro fertilization (IVF) offer hope, they are often expensive, delicate, and...
Why so few Americans with high blood pressure use salt substitutes
Salt substitutes are widely recognized as a simple, inexpensive way to cut down on sodium and manage high blood pressure, yet new research shows...
Liver blood sugar plays a big role in type 2 diabetes treatment
Type 2 diabetes is a common and serious disease that causes high blood sugar levels.
Many people with this condition have high blood sugar even...