How much control do we have over cancer?
A new study from Yale University has helped us better understand how cancer starts and what role our daily habits play in it. Cancer...
Breakthrough surgery may help reduce high blood pressure
High blood pressure is a serious health problem that’s becoming more common worldwide. It raises the risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney problems.
While...
New method can predict type 2 diabetes years before symptoms appear
Type 2 diabetes is a serious health condition that is becoming more common around the world. It occurs when the body cannot use insulin...
Many older people with dementia still prescribed risky pills, study finds
A new study warns that many older adults with dementia are still being prescribed medications that can be dangerous for their health.
These drugs include...
Study finds natural ‘brake’ that can switch off harmful inflammation
A new study from University College London (UCL) has uncovered a natural process in the body that helps stop inflammation. This breakthrough could lead...
Smart glasses help stroke survivors see the world again
When Glenn Calverley first had a stroke, he thought it was just a bad headache. But then his vision changed, and he knew something...
Faced with heart failure, he took on the challenge to change – and found...
During an exam following a two-week hospital stay, a cardiologist gave James Young II sobering news: His heart was pumping so poorly that he...
New tool predicts prostate cancer death risk with greater accuracy
A new medical tool is giving doctors a better way to understand prostate cancer risks.
This long-term prediction tool helps estimate a man’s risk of...
Can an arthritis drug help find depression?
A new study from Emory University suggests that a drug used to treat inflammation in arthritis might help people with depression feel more motivated.
This...
Simple blood test could change how Alzheimer’s disease is diagnosed
A simple blood test, combined with a special ultra-thin material called graphene, may soon help doctors find signs of Alzheimer’s disease years before symptoms...