These simple changes in sitting habits may lower dementia risk
As people age, many spend a large part of the day sitting. Whether it is watching television, working at a desk, or relaxing at...
A simple blood test may predict breast cancer return years earlier
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world. Many people receive treatment such as chemotherapy, hormone therapy, or radiation before...
Severe infections may increase dementia risk, study finds
Serious infections may do more than make you temporarily ill—they could also increase your risk of developing dementia later in life.
A new study from...
Eating over 4,200 mg sodium a day may increase heart failure risk 15%
Salt is found in almost everything we eat, from home-cooked meals to packaged foods. While it adds flavor, too much salt can be harmful...
AI can predict liver cancer early, study finds
Liver cancer is one of the most serious forms of cancer in the world. The most common type is called hepatocellular carcinoma, or HCC.
It...
Scientists find common cause of heart failure and irregular heartbeat
Heart failure and atrial fibrillation are two of the most common heart conditions, especially in older adults.
For many years, doctors believed these were separate...
How breast cancer hijacks the lung’s healing system—and a common drug may help stop...
Breast cancer becomes much harder to treat when it spreads to other parts of the body. One of the most common places it spreads...
Can a simple nerve stimulation protect your memory? scientists say it might
Alzheimer’s disease is often seen as a condition that affects people later in life. But research now shows that the changes in the brain...
Scientists find a hidden cause of wrong blood pressure reading
Blood pressure is one of the most common health checks in the world. Many people have had their blood pressure measured at a clinic,...
New diabetes drug may finally treat sleep apnea
A new international study has found that a drug already used to treat type 2 diabetes may also help people with a serious sleep...