Why more young adults are dying from rectal cancer—and what needs to change
For decades, colorectal cancer was mainly seen as a disease of older adults. Most health advice focused on screening people later in life, and...
Many older adults start high-risk drugs in hospitals
Medications that affect the brain can be helpful in some situations, but they can also carry serious risks, especially for older adults.
A new study...
New drug may restore movement after stroke
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. It happens when blood flow to the brain is suddenly blocked, causing...
Hidden everyday chemicals linked to higher blood cancer risk
Many everyday products contain chemicals that most people rarely think about. Among these are PFAS, a large group of man-made substances used to make...
Stress across a lifetime linked to faster aging and weaker bodies
Growing older is often seen as a natural process that happens to everyone in a similar way. But new research shows that this is...
Emotional awareness can shape how people live with chronic pain
Chronic pain is a long-lasting condition that affects nearly one in four adults. It is usually defined as pain that continues for more than...
Study finds how brain inflammation spirals in Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is a condition that slowly damages the brain, leading to memory loss and difficulty thinking clearly. One of the key features of...
Mouth germs may slow heart healing, study finds
Most people think brushing and flossing are only important for keeping teeth clean and avoiding bad breath.
However, new research shows that oral health may...
Why heart disease in women is often missed—and what every woman should know
Heart disease has long been seen as a problem that mainly affects men, but this belief is not correct. In fact, heart disease is...
New blood pressure injection could replace daily pills, study finds
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. It affects millions of people and often has no clear...