At-home blood tests can accurately detect Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most challenging brain disorders of our time. It slowly damages memory, thinking, and daily functioning, and it affects...
Weaker body clocks may increase dementia risk in older people
A new study has found that people with weaker or more irregular circadian rhythms—the body’s internal clock—may have a higher risk of developing dementia.
The...
Fatigue before cancer treatment may predict severe side effects
Feeling tired before starting cancer treatment might mean more than just being worn out.
A new study led by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center...
This diabetes drug may reduce foot nerve damage
A new study from Denmark suggests that one type of diabetes drug may help protect people with type 2 diabetes from developing foot problems.
The...
New injectable treatment may replace surgery in breast cancer
Breast cancer treatment can sometimes involve removing part or all of the breast. For many people, this leads to difficult decisions about reconstruction.
Traditional options...
Stable blood sugar may prevent Alzheimer’s in older adults
Keeping blood sugar levels steady may help lower the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. That’s the key finding from...
Can simple treatments help older people recover from surgery and memory loss?
New research from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has found that some simple drug treatments may help older brains recover after surgery and reduce...
A simple procedure could prevent ovarian cancer deaths
Ovarian cancer is often called "the silent killer" because it usually doesn’t show symptoms until it is in a late stage and very hard...
Weight gain steadily increases risk of low back pain
Low back pain is a common problem that affects many people around the world. It can lead to disability, missed work, and high health...
Lower blood sugar spikes may help you live longer
It’s well known that preventing diabetes can lower the risk of early death. Keeping your blood sugar levels in a healthy range is an...