A simple scan may replace costly tests for breast cancer treatment
For many people diagnosed with early breast cancer, one big question comes after surgery: should they have chemotherapy or not? This decision is not...
Why cold temperatures could be more dangerous for your heart than heat
Cold weather may pose a greater threat to heart health than many people realize.
A new study suggests that lower temperatures are linked to a...
Tiny fiber sensors could detect cancer early by reading multiple signals
Scientists have developed a new type of microscopic sensor that could change how diseases like cancer are detected and monitored.
These sensors are incredibly small—about...
This smart bedsheet could stop painful pressure injuries before they start
Long hospital stays can be difficult, and for many patients, they come with a hidden danger: pressure injuries.
These painful sores form when someone stays...
The four types of dementia most people don’t know exist
What most people think of when they hear the word “dementia” is memory problems and forgetfulness. But what people often don’t know is that...
Replacing TV time with reading or desk work may lower dementia risk
Many people worry about sitting too much, especially as they get older. Sitting for long hours has been linked to many health problems, including...
Collagen supplements can help your skin and joints, large new study finds
Collagen supplements have become one of the bestselling products in the wellness industry, promising everything from smoother skin to stronger joints. But do they...
Can a picture save your heart? new study shows the power of seeing risk
Many people know that heart disease is dangerous, but knowing is not always enough to change behavior. A new study suggests that actually seeing...
Your gut may hold the key to preventing memory loss
A growing body of research suggests that diseases like Alzheimer’s and dementia may not begin in the brain as once believed.
Instead, they may start...
Simple blood tests and ai may help detect liver cancer before it’s too late
Liver cancer is a major health problem worldwide. It is often difficult to detect early because symptoms may not appear until the disease has...