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Do you have knee pain from osteoarthritis? You might not need surgery. Here’s what...

Most people with knee osteoarthritis can control their pain and improve their mobility without surgery, according to updated treatment guidelines from the Australian Commission...

Early exposure to herpes virus may cause lifelong cognitive impairment

A new study led by researchers at Dartmouth, in collaboration with Harvard Medical School, has found that even a tiny dose of the herpes...

Pay attention to 4 health factors to prevent new heart syndrome

About 90% of U.S. adults meet the criteria for a newly recognized syndrome that comes from a combination of heart disease, kidney disease, type...

Recreational exercise can lower your risk of type 2 diabetes

A new study has shown that taking time to do moderate to vigorous exercise during your free time can help lower your risk of...

New method improves early detection of pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers worldwide. Only 13% of patients survive for five years or more after being diagnosed. In Ireland...

New AI imaging tech could improve breast cancer detection and treatment

A new imaging technology developed at the University of Waterloo could improve how doctors detect and treat breast cancer by making cancerous tissue stand...

Mini-strokes may cause long-term memory decline

A new study led by researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham suggests that even a brief, temporary disruption in blood flow to...

Inflammatory bowel disease linked to Parkinson’s disease

Scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have uncovered a surprising genetic connection between two very different diseases: inflammatory bowel disease...

Signs of arterial blockage in the heart you need to know

Coronary artery disease (CAD) occurs when the arteries supplying blood to the heart become narrowed or blocked due to plaque buildup. This condition develops slowly over time,...

Your age can determine which blood pressure number matters more

When measuring blood pressure, two numbers are recorded: systolic (the top number) and diastolic (the bottom number). Systolic pressure represents the force of blood as the heart pumps,...