Understanding common risk factors for pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is a serious disease that begins in the pancreas, an organ located behind the stomach. The pancreas helps the body digest food...
Research shows new cause of heart disease
Heart disease is a major cause of death around the world. In the United States, it causes about one out of every four deaths....
Surgery or weight-loss drugs? A bariatric surgeon weighs in
With over 40% of Americans classified as obese, the need for effective long-term weight-loss solutions is greater than ever.
Obesity can lead to serious health...
Sun advice from a skin cancer researcher and physician
There is certainly growing awareness of the damaging effects of overexposure to the sun, including skin cancers.
Still, I see in both my medical practice...
New light-and-sound technology helps spot stroke early
Every year, strokes take the lives of millions of people around the world. A stroke happens when the blood flow to the brain is...
Smell test may help detect early signs of cognitive decline
A new study from researchers at Mass General Brigham has found that a simple smell test may help detect early signs of memory problems.
The...
Calcium and potassium-rich diet may prevent repeat kidney stones
Kidney stones are painful and can lead to serious health problems like chronic kidney disease, osteoporosis, and heart disease.
Once someone gets a kidney stone,...
Millipedes may hold the key to future brain drugs
Millipedes may look a little creepy with their many legs, but scientists are discovering that these creatures could help us develop new medicines for...
Alzheimer’s drug may work differently in men and women
Since receiving approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2023, the Alzheimer's drug lecanemab—sold under the brand name Leqembi—has seen steady...
Popular weight loss drugs could protect kidneys and heart
A major new study has shown that a group of drugs called GLP-1 receptor agonists offer strong protection for both the kidneys and the...