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A new clinical trial is testing whether plant-focused diets can improve nutritional status in dialysis patients, where malnutrition affects 45% of cases.
GLP-1 weight loss medications reduce calorie intake by up to 39%, creating dangerous nutritional gaps.
Up to 40% of people experience sciatica in their lifetime. Here are the seven warning signs that mean you should see a spine specialist instead of waiting it...
A cross-sectional survey of 24,600 adults found that 10.9% wake at 3am at least three times weekly.
Deep brain stimulation offers Parkinson's patients constant symptom relief without the unpredictable on-off medication cycles that force frequent dosing...
Scientists now understand that the thymus gland ages decades before the rest of your body, triggering immune decline as early as your 20s.
A new study links high consumption of ultra-processed foods in early childhood to nearly four times the risk of developing asthma.
About 1.5 million prostate biopsies occur annually in the US, but experts say most are unnecessary.
Researchers found over 1,000 genetic switches work differently in female and male immune cells, explaining why women develop autoimmune diseases at higher...
Melanoma cases are projected to increase 10.6% in 2026, with 230,000 new cases expected.
REM sleep behavior disorder, where people physically act out dreams, precedes Parkinson's and Lewy body dementia by up to 14 years.
Ovarian cancer kills roughly 140,000 women yearly worldwide, yet receives far less attention than breast cancer.
Clinical research reveals meditation may reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and lower blood pressure without medication side effects.
Ovarian cancer kills 140,000 women yearly because it's rarely caught early. Unlike breast cancer screening, there's no reliable early detection test, making...
British Columbia and Alberta patients face up to 71 weeks for spine surgery, prompting thousands to seek treatment abroad.
Researchers at OHSU found that B cells can settle permanently in tissues and neutralize cancer cells when trained with vaccines, offering a localized...
A decade of research shows ultra-processed foods increase cardiovascular disease risk by up to 19% and heart death risk by 65%.
Dietitians identify Mediterranean, DASH, MIND, and flexitarian diets as evidence-backed approaches for 2026.
Severe arthritis on imaging doesn't always mean you need surgery. Experts say symptom severity and failed conservative care matter far more than scan findings...
A major study of 460,000 people found that both very low and very high resting heart rates increase stroke risk, with the safest range around 60-69 beats per...
Women taking GLP-1 medications like Wegovy report unexpected benefits beyond weight loss, including reduced inflammation, improved fertility, and lower cancer...
Whiplash injuries cause delayed symptoms as inflammation builds over hours or days.
GLP-1 medications cause rapid weight loss, but skin can't always contract fast enough, leading to sagging and hollowing.
Research reveals that just 60 minutes of moderate exercise weekly significantly reduces heart disease risk and mortality.
Researchers used a wearable in-ear device to track the brain's waste-clearing glymphatic system during sleep, finding that better sleep correlates with higher...
GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are linked to 42% fewer psychiatric hospital visits and 44% lower depression risk, while one in eight Americans...
Pica, a condition where people eat non-food items like dirt and paper, affects up to 30% of young children and pregnant women.
Researchers at UT Southwestern identified how two genes cause autism spectrum disorder by disrupting brain development.
Nearly 50% of cancer deaths in the US are linked to modifiable risk factors like smoking, weight, and alcohol.
Neurosurgeons use specific warning signs and imaging findings to determine which traumatic brain injuries require emergency surgery.
A new study reveals excessive internet use worsens depression in adolescents through two hidden pathways: social anxiety and poor sleep quality.
China's top hospitals now offer comprehensive cancer screening with advanced imaging technology at a fraction of Western costs, attracting international...
Morning brain fog after a full night's sleep often signals fragmented sleep, not laziness.
New evidence shows that relying on symptoms alone to manage ulcerative colitis misses critical underlying causes.
FDA approves pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer, extending survival by 4.2 months in a landmark trial.
The FDA has proposed excluding semaglutide and tirzepatide from compounding pharmacy lists, citing no clinical need.
A pinched nerve causes pain that radiates down your arm or leg in a specific pattern, not just localized back discomfort.
Researchers found that liver cells, not immune cells, are the real bottleneck in mRNA cancer vaccine effectiveness.
Carrying the Alzheimer's risk gene ApoE4 doesn't guarantee disease, but understanding your genetic status can guide prevention strategies.
Stanford researchers reveal that posture, bone density, and muscle power are critical determinants of healthy aging.
Sleep bruxism, or teeth grinding, affects millions but is often dismissed as stress.
Black-and-white thinking distorts how you see relationships and decisions by forcing complex situations into extreme categories.
Repatha, a newer cholesterol-lowering injection, helps patients who can't tolerate statins due to muscle and joint pain.
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) can boost cardiovascular fitness in just four weeks and reduce cancer mortality by up to 18%, making it ideal for...
Researchers are testing CAR T-cell therapy, a breakthrough cancer treatment, to potentially cure autoimmune diseases like lupus and MS.
A major study finds that prostate cancer overdiagnosis jumps dramatically with age, reaching 58% by age 80.
Korean beauty formulas are surging in popularity, with readers embracing innovative ingredients like PDRN and arbutin for anti-aging and hyperpigmentation.
A major review of 217 studies involving over 15,000 participants shows aerobic exercise like walking, cycling, and swimming is most effective for knee...
An investigational drug called tavapadon shows promise in easing Parkinson's symptoms early on and may help delay levodopa use, which can cause complications...
A new study from King's College found that consuming about a dozen servings of ultra-processed foods daily could more than double Parkinson's disease risk.
