Study Find a Real Trigger Behind Some Strokes in Older People
A team of scientists from the University of California, Irvine has discovered a surprising new clue about how some brain hemorrhages may begin.
For many...
Common Pain Medicine and New Blood Test May Fight Deadly Pancreatic Cancer
The pancreas is a small organ that sits behind the stomach, but it has two very important jobs. It makes digestive juices that help...
Some Breast Cancer Survivors May Need Extra Heart Checks
Surviving breast cancer is an important milestone, but for many women it is only the beginning of a long journey toward protecting their overall...
Sleep Apnea Linked to Poor Memory and Greater Dementia Risk
Many people think of snoring as little more than an annoyance, but for some people it may be a sign of a serious medical...
Renaming Low-Risk Prostate Cancer Could Save Thousands of Lives
Scientists are asking an unusual question: what if one type of prostate cancer should no longer be called cancer?
A new UCLA-led study suggests that...
Doctors Find New Way to Prevent Glaucoma Blindness Earlier
Losing eyesight is one of the greatest fears many people have as they grow older. One disease that can quietly steal vision is glaucoma....
Study Finds Hidden Heart Risks After Breast Cancer
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women who survive breast cancer.
Thanks to better screening and improved treatments, more women are living...
Simple Blood Test May Predict Dementia Decades Before Symptoms
Dementia is usually noticed when a person begins forgetting names, repeating questions, getting lost, or struggling with everyday tasks.
However, scientists now know that the...
A Single Gene May Raise Dementia Risk While Lowering Cancer Risk
For many years, doctors have noticed something unusual.
People who develop dementia often seem less likely to develop cancer, while people who have had cancer...
Your Genes May Predict Vision Loss Disease Years Before
Glaucoma is one of the most common eye diseases in the world and is the leading cause of permanent vision loss.
Unlike many eye problems...