Where you get rectal cancer treatment could affect your survival
A new study suggests that the hospital where a person receives treatment for rectal cancer may strongly affect the quality of care they receive...
How you write may help detect dementia earlier
For many older adults, changes in handwriting can happen gradually over time. Letters may become uneven, writing may look less smooth, or it may...
Over half of type 2 diabetes cases could be preventable
A major international study has found that healthy lifestyle choices may dramatically lower the risk of type 2 diabetes, even among people with strong...
Doctors urged to treat high cholesterol earlier to prevent heart attacks and strokes
Doctors should begin treating high cholesterol earlier and more aggressively than in the past, according to a new medical perspective written by researchers from...
Common asthma drug may help fight aggressive cancers
A medication commonly used to treat asthma and allergies may also help fight some of the most difficult cancers, according to a new study...
Simple urine test may show early warning signs of dementia
A large new study from Sweden suggests that a simple urine test could help doctors spot people who may face a higher risk of...
New diabetes drug shows bigger weight loss and blood sugar benefits than Ozempic-like treatment
A new research review has found that a diabetes drug called Tirzepatide may work better than another well-known drug, Semaglutide, for lowering blood sugar...
New finding could lead to safer treatments for high blood pressure
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. In the United States alone, more than 116 million adults...
Muscle-building steroids may trigger dangerous heart problems in young men
A new international study has raised serious concerns about the use of anabolic steroids and their effects on heart health, especially in young men.
Researchers...
The worst and best fats for people with high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. Millions of people live with the condition,...