Cancer patients’ final days often depend on their doctor, not their wishes
For people with terminal cancer, the last stage of life is deeply personal. Some patients may choose to continue cancer treatment, hoping for more...
Arsenic exposure linked to higher kidney disease risk
Researchers from Texas A&M University have found a significant connection between arsenic exposure and markers of kidney disease. Their study, published in the Journal of...
40Hz brain stimulation may treat Alzheimer’s disease
For the past decade, scientists have been exploring a unique way to treat Alzheimer's disease using gentle sensory stimulation at 40Hz, a brainwave frequency...
E-cigarette use may increase cancer risk
E-cigarettes are often promoted as a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes, but new research suggests they may still pose serious health risks. A study from the University of...
Common diabetes drugs may lower risk of obesity-related cancers
A new study suggests that medications commonly used for diabetes, including the popular drug Ozempic, may help reduce the risk of certain obesity-related cancers.
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Can blood tests accurately diagnose Alzheimer’s disease?
Scientists have been searching for better ways to detect Alzheimer’s disease (AD) early. One promising approach has been measuring levels of certain proteins, called...
AI screening could prevent vision loss disease, study finds
Imagine walking into a supermarket, train station, or shopping mall and having your eyes checked for glaucoma within seconds—no appointment needed. Thanks to a...
A heart attack while shoveling snow. Then another emergency during cardiac rehab.
Looking out the window of his home in Troy, New York, on a Friday night, Kyle Wessels made note of his first chore the...
A better test for kidney disease
More than 37 million people in the U.S. are living with chronic kidney disease, or CKD. In this condition, the kidneys can’t filter blood...
Study finds root cause of early pancreatic cancer and how to detect it
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest types of cancer. It is very hard to find in its early stages, and by the time...