Study shows how cancer spreads to the lungs — and how we might stop...
Cancer becomes far more dangerous when it spreads, or metastasizes, from where it first starts to other parts of the body.
Doctors and scientists have...
Study finds new hope for treating Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most heartbreaking illnesses affecting millions of people and families around the world. It slowly destroys memory and thinking...
Is your blood pressure drug doing more harm than good?
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. It affects millions of people, and many take medicine every...
Study finds major cause of chronic kidney disease
Our kidneys work hard every single day, quietly filtering our blood, removing waste, and keeping our bodies balanced. Most of the time, we don’t...
Fatty liver disease may raise your risk of serious infections, study finds
Fatty liver disease, also known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), is becoming increasingly common. Around one in four adults worldwide has it. This...
A new shot could help control high blood pressure for months
High blood pressure is a very common health issue that affects millions of people around the world. To keep it under control, most people...
This surgery reverses type 2 diabetes in half of patients
A new study has found that more than half of people with type 2 diabetes saw their condition go away after having a kind...
These healthy habits may help protect your brain from dementia
Dementia is a condition that slowly takes away a person’s memory, thinking, and ability to do everyday tasks.
It’s a tough illness, not just for...
Strong blood pressure meds after hospital stay may harm older adults
Researchers from UC San Francisco and other institutions have an important message for people aged 65 and older: be careful about taking stronger blood...
Scientists find new cause of heart disease
Heart disease is still the leading cause of death in the United States.
Despite many years of research, medications, and health campaigns, millions of people...