Blood cancer marker could help identify high-risk patients before treatment begins
Australian researchers have found a new biomarker for multiple myeloma that could help doctors rapidly identify patients at greatest risk of poor outcomes, enabling...
Cancer Diagnosis in ER Can Dramatically Increase Death Risk
Many people imagine that cancer is usually discovered during a routine health check, a screening test such as a mammogram or colonoscopy, or after...
Doctors Warn That Smoke and Heat Together Can Be Deadly for the Heart
Doctors are warning that two environmental hazards are becoming a dangerous combination for heart health.
Wildfire smoke drifting across large areas and record-breaking summer heat...
Scientists Discover a Possible Reason Some Brains Grow Old Too Soon
Growing older affects every part of the body, including the brain. Most people experience gradual changes in memory and thinking as they age.
These changes...
Chewing Gum after Beetroot May Help Lower Blood Pressure
Beetroot and leafy green vegetables are well known for supporting heart health because they contain large amounts of nitrate.
Now researchers have found that one...
New Drug May Fight Alzheimer’s at Its Earliest Stages
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia and affects millions of people worldwide. It slowly damages memory, thinking, and the ability to...
New Drug Could Slow Kidney Disease in Millions Without Diabetes
Chronic kidney disease affects hundreds of millions of people around the world.
The condition develops when the kidneys slowly lose their ability to remove waste...
Could Eating Too Many Chili Peppers Raise Cancer Risk?
Many people enjoy spicy food, and chili peppers are an important part of diets around the world.
Besides adding heat and flavor, chili peppers contain...
Popular Sugar Substitutes May Be Linked to Faster Memory Loss
Many people choose foods and drinks with artificial sweeteners because they contain little or no sugar. These products are often promoted as better choices...
Sugary Gum May Boost Blood Pressure Benefits of Beetroot
Scientists have discovered an unexpected link between chewing sugary gum and the way the body processes healthy vegetables.
A new study suggests that chewing a...