Are environmental chemicals behind rising cancer in young people?
Colorectal cancer is becoming more common in younger adults, and this trend has puzzled doctors and researchers around the world.
In the past, this type...
A hidden brain switch may decide if pain becomes chronic
Pain is something everyone experiences at some point. Usually, pain is helpful. It warns us when something is wrong, like when we touch something...
Living close to a gas station may increase childhood cancer risk, study finds
A new study suggests that where a child lives—even from birth—may influence their risk of developing cancer.
Researchers from Université de Montréal found that children...
Experimental drug cuts Parkinson’s-linked protein up to 60%
Parkinson’s disease is a condition that slowly affects the brain and makes movement harder over time. People with Parkinson’s may notice shaking, stiffness, and...
Why pancreatic cancer is so hard to treat
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most serious and difficult cancers to treat. It has the lowest survival rate among major cancers. Only about...
Why simple activities like walking may be the best medicine for knee pain
Knee osteoarthritis is one of the most common joint problems in the world, especially as people get older. It happens when the smooth cartilage...
Why drinking more water isn’t always enough to stop kidney stones
Kidney stones are one of the most painful health problems many people face. They form when minerals in the urine stick together and create...
Pesticide may increase risk of early colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer has long been considered a disease that mainly affects older adults. However, in recent years, doctors have noticed a worrying trend.
More young...
New treatment cuts bad cholesterol by nearly 50% without statins
High cholesterol is a common health problem that affects millions of people around the world. When there is too much cholesterol in the blood,...
Could Alzheimer’s start in the gut?
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most serious health challenges in the world today. It affects more than 55 million people, and that number...