Millions May Have Kidney Disease Without Knowing
Chronic kidney disease is becoming one of the world's biggest health threats, yet millions of people who have it may not know anything is...
Four-Drug Combo May Delay Chemotherapy
Some people with advanced breast cancer may one day be able to begin treatment without traditional chemotherapy.
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at...
Antioxidant-Rich Diet May Lower Cervical Cancer Risk
Cervical cancer remains a major health problem for women around the world, but a new study suggests that everyday eating habits may be linked...
Laser Treatment May Treat Hardest Brain Cancer
People diagnosed with glioblastoma face one of the hardest forms of cancer to treat.
This fast-growing brain cancer can spread through nearby brain tissue, making...
Dirty Air Could Change the Brain Years Before Dementia
The air people breathe every day could leave subtle signs in the brain long before memory problems appear.
New research has linked exposure to traffic-related...
AI Finds Hidden Heart Problem in Simple Scans
A routine heart ultrasound may contain hidden clues about a serious blood-flow problem that doctors normally need a more specialized test to measure.
Researchers at...
New Treatment Could Ease Chronic Back Pain
Back pain is one of the most common health problems in the world. It can begin after lifting something heavy, sitting for long periods,...
This Popular Blood Pressure Drug Raises Safety Questions
High blood pressure is extremely common and often causes no obvious symptoms.
Over time, however, the extra pressure can damage blood vessels and increase the...
Which Cancers Are More Preventable?
A Yale University study has offered a clearer picture of why cancers develop and how much some of them may be influenced by preventable...
Scientists Finds a Hidden Cause of Heart Disease
Coronary artery disease is one of the most common forms of heart disease and a major cause of death.
It develops when fatty material, cholesterol...