Mental Illness Linked to Earlier Stroke Risk
A large study from Spain has found that people living with severe mental illness were much more likely to have dementia across adulthood.
They also...
Tiny Number in Blood Test Could Show Spread of Prostate Cancer
When prostate cancer spreads to distant parts of the body, doctors need fast and reliable ways to judge whether treatment is controlling it.
A new...
Blood Test May Help Guide Skin Cancer Treatment
A simple blood test may one day help doctors decide how best to treat people with advanced melanoma.
New research suggests that a substance in...
Estrogen Therapy May Lower Dementia Risk in Women
Could estrogen use in older women be connected with a healthier brain?
A study of more than 21,000 women found that those who had used...
Knee Arthritis Is Not Just About Aging
Many people accept sore knees as an unavoidable part of getting older.
But knee osteoarthritis is more complicated than simple wear and tear, and several...
Constipation Drug May Help Protect Kidneys
A medicine commonly used to treat constipation may have an unexpected benefit for people with chronic kidney disease. Researchers in Japan found that the...
Experts Urge Stronger Action Against Bad Cholesterol
Lowering high LDL cholesterol remains one of the most important ways to prevent heart attacks and strokes, according to heart experts.
In a new editorial,...
Overactive Immune System May Fuel Alzheimer’s
Scientists have discovered a possible new way to slow the brain damage caused by Alzheimer’s disease.
The research suggests that an immune system signal called...
Popular Weight-Loss Drug May Heal the Liver
A medicine already widely used for diabetes and weight loss may also help people with a serious form of fatty liver disease.
A large international...
Don’t Ignore These Early Bowel Cancer Signs
Colorectal cancer is being diagnosed more often in adults younger than 50, making it increasingly important to recognize possible warning signs.
Many symptoms can also...