Study shows new way to detect prostate cancer with near-perfect accuracy
In a recent study from the University of Pittsburgh and elsewhere, scientists showed the highest accuracy to date in recognizing and characterizing prostate cancer...
Smartphone’s camera and flash could help measure blood oxygen levels at home
First, pause and take a deep breath.
When we breathe in, our lungs fill with oxygen, which is distributed to our red blood cells for...
New therapy could delay brain cancer regrowth
In a study from UC San Diego Health, scientists found a new, highly targeted, and precisely placed radiation therapy that could delay tumor regrowth...
Common heart drug may help treat alcohol use disorder
In a study from the National Institutes of Health, scientists found a medication for heart problems and high blood pressure may also be effective...
Stopping aspirin when on a blood thinner can lower risk of bleeding
In a study from Michigan Medicine, scientists suggest if you’re already taking one blood thinner, you might not need to take a second one.
In...
High protein diets may improve blood sugar in people with diabetes
In a recent study from German Institute of Human Nutrition and elsewhere, scientists found that high protein diets improve blood sugar control in people...
Common painkiller may strongly affect your liver health
In a study from the University of California Davis, scientists found that the popular painkiller ibuprofen may have more significant effects on the liver...
Can fruits and vegetables reduce breast cancer risk?
In a recent study, researchers found eating certain fruits and vegetables may reduce breast cancer risk.
About 1 in 8 women will develop invasive breast...
After COVID-19, experts say watch for these potential heart and brain problems
COVID-19 was full of surprises early on, causing mild problems in the short term for some people and serious complications for others.
Long term, it...
Should you get an over-the-counter hearing aid or see a hearing specialist?
Last month, the Food and Drug Administration announced that hearing aids will soon be available for purchase over the counter for adults with “mild...