This brain problem may predict Alzheimer’s years before symptoms
Scientists are discovering that Alzheimer’s disease may begin long before memory loss becomes noticeable, and the earliest warning signs may involve changes in blood...
Breathing dirty air may quietly raise Alzheimer’s risk in older people
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia and affects tens of millions of people around the world. It slowly damages memory, thinking...
New light sensor may detect cancer from a simple blood test years earlier
Detecting cancer early is one of the most important factors in saving lives. Many cancers are much easier to treat before they spread, yet...
A handful of pecans a day could improve cholesterol and heart health
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in many countries, and doctors often stress that daily food choices play a major role in...
Study finds 3 deadliest risk factors of common liver disease
A little-known liver condition is quietly affecting more than a third of people around the world, and many do not even know they have...
Early warning health problems that may predict Alzheimer’s years in advance
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most feared illnesses of old age because it slowly destroys memory, thinking ability, and independence. It develops quietly...
Engineered bacteria can eat cancer tumors from the inside
Cancer treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation have saved many lives, but they also have limits and side effects. Scientists around the world...
Alzheimer’s may begin with a silent drop in brain blood flow
Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating condition that slowly destroys memory and thinking ability, affecting millions of older adults worldwide.
For decades, scientists have focused mainly...
Study finds a directly cause of common fatty liver disease
In a major scientific breakthrough, researchers at Mayo Clinic’s Center for Individualized Medicine have discovered a rare genetic mutation that can directly cause a...
Common heartburn drugs may carry hidden kidney risks
Proton pump inhibitors, often called PPIs, are among the most commonly used medications for treating heartburn and acid reflux. Many people know them by...