Blood Test Can Reveal Liver Disease Caused By Alcohol
Australian researchers have found that a blood test can provide doctors with a much clearer picture of recent alcohol use in people with liver...
20-Minute Treatment Could Cure Some High Blood Pressure
Doctors in the UK have tested a new 20-minute treatment that could offer some people with high blood pressure an alternative to surgery. The...
Your 50s May Shape Your Brain Years Later
What people do for their health in their 50s may influence how well their brains work years later. A new study suggests that staying...
New Blood Marker Could Reveal Fast-Growing Skin Cancer
Not all advanced melanomas behave in the same way. Some grow quickly and become difficult to control, while others respond to treatment for years,...
Your Shampoo Label May Not Tell the Whole Story
People who want to avoid certain chemicals often spend extra time reading labels on cosmetics, baby products and household cleaners.
New research suggests that even...
Exercise May Help the Immune System Fight Lung Cancer
Regular exercise is already known to protect the heart, strengthen muscles and improve overall health. New research suggests it may also help the immune...
Daily Sugary Drinks Linked to Stomach Cancer Risk
Drinking sugary beverages every day may be linked to a higher risk of stomach cancer, according to a large U.S. study.
Researchers found that adults...
Small Everyday Habit May Protect Your Heart
You do not always need a gym, running shoes, or an hour of free time to add useful exercise to your day.
A large research...
Cancer Drug Offers Clue to Brain Problems After Surgery
A drug already used to treat cancer has helped scientists uncover a possible reason some older people develop serious confusion after surgery.
In experiments with...
New Ultrasound May Spot Hidden Heart Disease
A new type of heart ultrasound may reveal dangerous changes that ordinary scans cannot see.
Researchers at Columbia University say the technique could eventually help...