Thyroid hormone and blood sugar levels may increase depression and suicide risk
A new study from researchers in China has found that hormones and body chemistry may play a bigger role in depression than we once...
A smarter way to screen for breast cancer could save more lives
For many years, breast cancer screening has followed a simple rule: most women are advised to start having yearly mammograms at a certain age,...
Pancreatic cancer risk lower if pancreatic cysts remain stable for five years
Some types of cysts in the pancreas are quite common, especially in older adults.
One of the most frequent types is called a branch duct...
Scientists find way to help heart heal itself after a heart attack
Scientists at Mount Sinai have made a groundbreaking discovery that could change the way we treat heart disease.
They found that a gene called Cyclin...
Study detects a big cause of dementia in middle-aged adults
Dementia is usually thought of as a condition that affects older people. But sometimes it can begin much earlier—in a person’s 40s or 50s.
This...
AI could spot hidden heart disease in seconds from simple EKG
Doctors may soon be able to diagnose a tricky heart condition within seconds using artificial intelligence and a standard heart test, according to new...
New diabetes drugs may help older people slow frailty
A new study has found that some diabetes medications may do more than just control blood sugar.
Older adults with type 2 diabetes who started...
How to prevent early death in high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects more than one-third of adults around the world. It is one of the main causes of...
How stomach cancer learns to grow on its own
Stomach cancer is still one of the most common and deadly cancers in East Asia, especially in countries like Korea.
But even though it affects...
Study finds less invasive treatment for pancreatic cancer
UT Health San Antonio has become the first hospital in South Texas to use a new, less-invasive method called radiofrequency ablation (RFA) to treat...