A Simple Test Could Find Hidden Kidney Disease
Kidney disease can quietly damage the body for years before a person realizes anything is wrong.
International researchers are now calling for much greater use...
Could Lower Cancer Drug Doses Work Just as Well?
Some cancer medicines can save lives, but they can also cause serious side effects and cost enormous amounts of money.
A growing group of doctors,...
Blood Test May Show Returning Breast Cancer
Breast cancer treatment does not always end when the original tumor is removed or controlled. For some patients, cancer can return months or years...
Walking Patterns Could Reveal Alzheimer’s Years Earlier
Alzheimer’s disease does not begin on the day a person starts forgetting names, appointments, or familiar places.
Changes inside the brain may slowly build for...
Air Pollution Could Cause Dental Disease
When people think about air pollution, they usually think about breathing problems.
A new study from Brazil suggests that polluted air may also affect the...
Blood Test May Warn of Future Frailty
A routine blood sample may one day reveal more than whether an older person has kidney disease, diabetes or another medical problem.
It could also...
New Scan Could Reveal a Curable Cause of High Blood Pressure
A new type of scan may help doctors find a hidden and potentially curable cause of high blood pressure.
The test can identify tiny growths...
These Health Problems May Make Alcohol Harder on the Liver
Heavy drinking can damage the liver, but not everyone who drinks the same amount develops serious liver disease.
New research suggests that a person’s existing...
Blood Pressure Drugs Can Affect Men in Unexpected Ways
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in adults, and keeping it under control can greatly reduce the risk of...
Popular Heartburn Drugs Linked to Kidney Problems
Millions of people use proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs, to control heartburn and acid reflux.
These medicines reduce the amount of acid made by the...