Prostate cancer linked to bacteria, raising hope of new test and treatment
Shidlovski/Shutterstock Every year, around 12,000 men in the UK die from prostate cancer, but many more die with prostate cancer
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Beer and spirits have more detrimental effects on the waistline and on cardiovascular disease risk than red or white wine
Researchers are working to tease apart how various alcohol types contribute to weight gain and disease risk. pixhook/E+ via Getty
When it comes to the rarest of diseases, the diagnosis isn’t the answer – it’s just the starting point
The National Institutes of Health estimates the existence of 7,000 rare diseases, with some affecting only a handful of people.
Health insurance coverage for kids through Medicaid and CHIP helps their moms too
Family stability can benefit a whole household. Thomas Barwick/DigitalVision via Getty Images The Research Brief is a short take about
Cardiac rehab for heart patients saves lives and money, so why isn’t it used more?
Cardiac rehab is an outpatient chronic disease management program covering exercise, diet, lifestyle and psychosocial elements in hour-long sessions about
Why we can’t ‘boost’ our way out of the COVID-19 pandemic for the long term
Although the COVID-19 vaccines have saved millions of lives, they have been insufficient at preventing breakthrough infections. Andriy Onufriyenko/Moment via
Heart disease risk and depression: a new study explores whether the two may be linked
Inside Creative House/Shutterstock For generations, people have been fascinated by the links between mind and body. For example, do people
The FDA approved a new drug to treat Alzheimer’s, but Medicare won’t always pay for it – a doctor explains what researchers know about Biogen’s Aduhelm
An illustration of amyloid plaques within the human brain, characteristic features of Alzheimer's. By 2060, approximately 14 million Americans are
Do you need a second booster shot? An epidemiologist scoured the latest research and has some answers
The CDC recommends the second booster for those over 50 who received their initial booster shot at least four months
As kids’ activities reopen, parents share insights about keeping families active during COVID-19 shutdowns
The forced slow down the pandemic offered may have long-lasting effects on children and families' activities. (Shutterstock) Organized play and