This new test for thyroid cancer may prevent unnecessary surgery
In a new study, researchers have developed a new test for thyroid cancer that is faster and about two-thirds more accurate than the diagnostic...
Eating mushrooms may help lower prostate cancer risk
In a new study, researchers found a strong link between eating mushrooms and a lower risk of prostate cancer.
The result is from the first...
These 4 cardiac rehab myths could harm your heart health
If you’ve had heart surgery or another heart-related procedure, cardiac rehab is most likely an important part of your recovery.
Cardiac rehabilitation is a medically...
5 things women under 40 need to know about breast cancer
Breast cancer is rare for women under 40. So, a breast cancer diagnosis can be shocking news for a young woman to hear.
“Breast cancer in...
This high-protein plant food may protect your blood sugar
Duckweed has been consumed for hundreds of years in Southeast Asia, where it is known as “vegetable meatball” due to its high-protein content—more than...
Millions of people taking aspirin without clear benefit
Many people take aspirin every day to prevent a heart attack or stroke. But daily aspirin isn’t advised for everyone.
A survey found that about...
New breath test for opioids may benefit people with chronic pain
In a new study, researchers report that a new test can detect opioids in a person’s breath.
They say the breath test could be useful...
This stuff in your gut may trigger pancreatic cancer
In a new study, researchers found certain fungi move from the gut to the pancreas, expand their population more than a thousand-fold, and encourage...
Simple blood test could detect diabetes complications early and accurately
In a new study, researchers found a new simple blood test could detect earlier and more accurately if diabetic patients develop life-threatening vascular complications...
New discovery may help improve autism treatment
In a new study, researchers have discovered one more piece to the autism puzzle.
They found gene mutations in a subunit of a receptor that...