Diabetes is driving a new wave of kidney disease, scientists find

Chronic kidney disease is one of the world's most common long-term health conditions, yet many people have never heard of it until they are...

Scientists discover vitamin D may help protect your heart, not just your bones

Most people know vitamin D as the nutrient that helps build strong bones. It allows the body to absorb calcium, reducing the risk of...

Should the lowest-risk prostate cancer still be called cancer? New study sparks debate

A new study suggests that changing the name of the lowest-risk form of prostate cancer could reduce unnecessary treatment, encourage more men to get...

Breast cancer soon after childbirth may be more aggressive, new study suggests

A new study from researchers at UCLA has found that women who are diagnosed with breast cancer within three years after giving birth may...

New AI Provides Treatment Recommendations for Complex Blood Cancers

Choosing the best treatment for blood cancer is often one of the most difficult decisions doctors face. Every patient is different, and modern cancer...

New Cancer Drug May Stop Prostate Cancer From Spreading

A team of researchers has reported an important advance in the search for better treatments for advanced prostate cancer. Instead of simply shrinking tumors, the...

Which Vegetables Can Protect Your Heart Best?

Many people believe serious diseases only become a concern later in life. However, scientists now know that the foundations of future health are often...

Heavy Drinking During Stressful Years May Reshape the Brain for Decades

Scientists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have discovered that the effects of heavy drinking during stressful times in early adulthood may last much...

Study Finds Why Parkinson’s Disease Affects More Men Than Women

Scientists may have uncovered one reason why Parkinson’s disease affects men more often than women. New research presented at the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies...

A Common Blood Pressure Drug May Carry More Risks Than Expected

A medicine that has been used for many years to treat high blood pressure may have more side effects than doctors once believed. A large...