Health November 17 Fast-growing cancer could be slowed by common blood pressure drug, research shows Scientists accidentally discovered how an old blood pressure drug hydralazine could fight aggressive brain cancer by targeting cellular oxygen sensors.
Health November 15 Popular diabetes drug could block exercise benefits, new study warns New research reveals metformin may reduce exercise benefits for diabetes patients, affecting blood sugar control and fitness gains in unexpected ways.
Health November 14 Man dies hours after eating burger as researchers confirm fatal allergy A fatal allergic reaction to red meat highlights a dangerous tick-borne illness. Researchers warn of alpha-gal syndrome risks from hamburgers and steak after tick exposure.
Health November 14 Spike in deadly cancer before age 50 linked to common convenience foods A new study reveals eating ultraprocessed foods increases early-onset colorectal cancer risk by 45%. Research links ready-to-eat foods to precancerous adenomas.
Health November 14 GLP-1 weight-loss medications linked to improved cancer survival in certain patients GLP-1 medications may help colon cancer patients live longer by reducing inflammation and improving metabolic health, UC San Diego researchers found in a 6,800-patient study.
Health November 13 Alzheimer’s could be predicted years before symptoms arise using new risk tool Mayo Clinic scientists have developed a new method to predict Alzheimer's risk decades before symptoms appear, using brain scans and genetics to estimate a 10-year likelihood.
Politics November 13 Rev Jesse Jackson hospitalized amid health battle with neurodegenerative disease Jesse Jackson's family requests prayers as civil rights icon receives medical treatment for a neurodegenerative condition.
Health November 12 Some cancer patients could avoid surgery with innovative new therapy Researchers say a new drug-delivery implant could help patients with hard-to-treat bladder cancer avoid losing their bladders — and stay cancer-free for years.
Health November 12 Common vitamin could protect some heart attack survivors, study shows New research found that vitamin D3 therapy, aimed at achieving optimal blood levels, significantly reduced the risk of repeat heart attacks in certain cardiac patients.
Veterans November 11 Marine-turned-psychologist's brain breakthrough is helping veterans still fighting inside New brain imaging technology helps veterans with PTSD and trauma find healing through objective evidence of invisible injuries, offering hope beyond traditional care.
Health November 11 Common cleaning chemical tied to spike in liver disease across US, researchers say Tetrachloroethylene exposure from everyday products increases liver fibrosis odds by 300%. The EPA restricted the chemical after health risks were discovered in blood samples.