A Mother’s Age May Leave a Molecular Memory in Her Children
A mother’s age can influence the health and development of her offspring, and this effect appears across much of the animal kingdom.
But scientists still...
Hormone Therapy May Reduce Dementia Risk in Women
Could estrogen use be connected with a healthier aging brain?
New research involving more than 21,000 women found that those who had used estrogen-only hormone...
Simple Blood Test May Spot Liver Disease Early
Liver disease can develop quietly for years, often without causing obvious symptoms.
Researchers at The University of Toledo have developed a simple blood test that...
Living Near Dry Cleaners May Increase Parkinson’s Risk
A large U.S. study suggests that older adults who live very close to dry-cleaning businesses may have a higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease.
The...
A Simple Stool Test May Lower Colon Cancer Death Risk
Taking part in routine colorectal cancer screening may greatly reduce the chance of dying from the disease, according to a large study from Sweden.
Researchers...
Millions May Have Kidney Disease Without Knowing
Chronic kidney disease is becoming one of the world's biggest health threats, yet millions of people who have it may not know anything is...
Four-Drug Combo May Delay Chemotherapy
Some people with advanced breast cancer may one day be able to begin treatment without traditional chemotherapy.
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at...
Antioxidant-Rich Diet May Lower Cervical Cancer Risk
Cervical cancer remains a major health problem for women around the world, but a new study suggests that everyday eating habits may be linked...
Laser Treatment May Treat Hardest Brain Cancer
People diagnosed with glioblastoma face one of the hardest forms of cancer to treat.
This fast-growing brain cancer can spread through nearby brain tissue, making...
Dirty Air Could Change the Brain Years Before Dementia
The air people breathe every day could leave subtle signs in the brain long before memory problems appear.
New research has linked exposure to traffic-related...