Scientists develop new treatment for common bowel disease
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic disease that causes inflammation in the large intestine, affecting between 600,000 and 900,000 Americans, according to the National Institutes of...
Four things to know about the rise of colon cancer in younger adults
Once a disease primarily diagnosed after age 50, colorectal cancer is affecting more adults at younger ages:
About 1 in 5 colorectal patients are now...
Beyond basic blood tests
Blood courses through your body with every heartbeat. It carries life-giving oxygen to every organ.
Blood also helps remove the waste products your body makes....
An ounce of prevention: pros and cons of disease screenings
Lots of diseases start silently. Conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and even cancer may have no symptoms at the start.
Screening refers to...
1 in 5 people using drugs and alcohol shows ADHD symptoms
A new study has found that 1 in 5 people who use drugs and alcohol show symptoms of ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder), with rates rising to over one-third among people...
Friday surgeries linked to higher risk of complications and death
A large study analyzing nearly 430,000 surgical patients has found that people who have surgery on Fridays or the day before a holiday face higher risks of complications, readmissions,...
Sleep apnea may increase Parkinson’s Risk – But CPAP could help
A new study suggests that people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may have a higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease.
However, using a continuous positive...
Scientists find the key to treating colon cancer
Scientists at Northwestern Medicine have discovered that blocking a protein called GATA6 in mice with colon cancer slowed down tumor growth and helped the...
Scientists find new way to prevent Alzheimer’s disease
A groundbreaking study led by USC Stem Cell researchers has found a way to reduce toxic tau buildup, a major contributor to Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Instead...
New diabetes drug can also protect kidney and lung health
Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2 inhibitors) are a newer type of medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. These drugs help lower blood sugar...