Scientists find a hidden weakness in deadly blood cancer
Acute myeloid leukemia, often called AML, is one of the most aggressive and difficult blood cancers to treat. Every year thousands of people are...
The hidden cells that make cancer come back
Cancer treatment has improved greatly over the past few decades, but one frightening problem still remains: relapse. Many patients go through surgery, chemotherapy, or...
Measuring overall abilities may predict future memory loss
A new international study has found that measuring a person’s overall physical and mental abilities—called intrinsic capacity—may help doctors predict who is more likely...
New tool can predict long-term death risk in prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men and the second leading cause of cancer-related death for men in the United...
New surgical robot may help reverse vision loss
A serious eye disease called retinal vein occlusion (RVO) happens when a vein in the retina—the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye—gets...
New blood test can see the first sign of clotting in heart disease
Scientists from Kumamoto University in Japan have created a new blood test that can catch the earliest signs of blood clotting.
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Shingles vaccine may also prevent dementia
The shingles vaccine, known for preventing the painful rash caused by the virus, may also offer unexpected protection for the brain.
Researchers from Stanford University...
Coffee compounds could help control blood sugar
Coffee is one of the world’s most popular drinks, known for its rich flavor and energy-boosting caffeine. But now, scientists have discovered that coffee...
This simple daily food Helps prevent heart disease, diabetes, obesity
A new study from Tufts University has found that eating whole grains every day can help protect your health as you get older.
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How diabetes quietly affects your brain health
Diabetes is a condition that many people know about, but not everyone realizes how deeply it can affect the body over time—especially the brain.
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