Heart Valve Problems May Begin Earlier Than Expected
A heart valve that looks only mildly abnormal may already be affecting the timing of the heartbeat, according to new research.
Scientists have used an...
Hidden Lung Disease Linked to Inflammatory Bowel Disease
People with inflammatory bowel disease are usually treated for problems in the digestive system, but the condition can sometimes affect other parts of the...
Early Sugar May Increase Dementia Risk Decades Later
The roots of dementia may reach much further back in life than most people imagine.
A new study suggests that sugar intake during pregnancy and...
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...