After prostate cancer surgery, 70-year-old track and field athlete takes on international competition
Just eight months after undergoing robotic surgery to remove his cancerous prostate, Mark Cwiek, a 70-year-old track and field athlete, successfully competed in the...
When it comes to heart and brain health, these are numbers you should know
Heart disease is once again the leading cause of death in the U.S., according to a new statistical report from the American Heart Association.
Cardiovascular...
Breast cancer treatment may lead to long-term breast shrinkage, study finds
A new study has found that breast-conserving therapy (BCT)—a common treatment for early-stage breast cancer—can lead to significant breast shrinkage over time, especially when...
Waist size may be a stronger cancer risk indicator than BMI—especially for men
A major new study from Sweden has found that waist circumference (WC)—a simple measure of abdominal fat—may be a more accurate predictor of obesity-related...
How smartwatches can help people with diabetes stay active and healthy
A new study shows that smartwatches may help people with type 2 diabetes (T2D) manage their condition by encouraging regular exercise.
The research, published in...
Blood test may help predict lung cancer recurrence, Yale study finds
In the growing field of personalized medicine, scientists at Yale University have found promising evidence that a simple blood test could help detect early...
Blocking hormones may help prevent fatty liver disease
Scientists at Yale University have made a discovery that could lead to better treatment for people at risk of fatty liver disease.
Their new study,...
Statins may lower risk of liver cancer and complications in chronic liver disease
A new study from Harvard Medical School has found that commonly prescribed cholesterol-lowering drugs—statins—may significantly lower the risk of liver cancer and serious liver...
Rosemary compound may help treat Alzheimer’s disease
A natural compound found in herbs like rosemary and sage may hold new hope for people with Alzheimer’s disease.
Researchers at Scripps Research have developed...
Minor strokes carry long-term risk of major stroke, study finds
Even a small warning stroke—known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or a minor stroke—can leave a person at high risk for a full-blown...