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Mammography: A Widely Used X-Ray Screening Test for Breast Cancer–All You Need to Know
Mammography is the most commonly recommended screening test for breast cancer, but concerns about overdiagnosis and overtreatment remain.
Why MAID May Not Be the Peaceful Death Many Expect
Medical Assistance in Dying is often portrayed as a peaceful, predictable process, but the limited data suggest a more uncertain reality.
Single Sigmoidoscopy Cuts Colorectal Cancer Risk for More Than 20 Years
A 23-year study found lasting reductions in colorectal cancer risk and deaths after one flexible sigmoidoscopy, especially in men.
Millions of Chronic Kidney Disease Cases Remain Undiagnosed, Study Finds
Chronic kidney disease is not detected until 90 percent of kidney function is lost, according to Kidney Health Australia.
FDA Grants Emergency Clearance for Screwworm Drug
The drug is for dogs and cats.
1 Simple Test May Predict Future Quality of Life
As muscle strength, balance, and control decline, daily tasks such standing up become harder, increasing the risk of falls, injury, and loss of independence.
‘Normally Work Until 11 PM’: RFK Jr. Pushes Back on Report He’s Disengaged
‘Had you read my calendar, you would have seen that I have back-to-back meetings all day, every day,’ the health secretary said.
Laboratories Run Out of Supplies, Delaying Ebola Testing in Congo
The Ebola outbreak has caused more than 100 deaths, officials say.
Fascia: The Living, Interconnected Web Behind Movement and Healing—How to Enhance Its Function
For decades, fascia was dismissed as little more than a thin layer that wraps around nearly everything in your body.
Menopause: A Natural Phase Every Woman Experiences After 45–Here Are the Common Relief Methods
Up to 80 percent of women going through menopause experience unpleasant symptoms.
Mammography: A Widely Used X-Ray Screening Test for Breast Cancer–All You Need to Know
Mammography is the most commonly recommended screening test for breast cancer, but concerns about overdiagnosis and overtreatment remain.
Fascia: The Living, Interconnected Web Behind Movement and Healing—How to Enhance Its Function
For decades, fascia was dismissed as little more than a thin layer that wraps around nearly everything in your body.
Why ApoB May Be a Better Test Than Cholesterol
Two people can have the same cholesterol level but very different heart disease risk. A simple test may explain why.
Modern Meds Changed the Gut Profile of Remote Villagers, Scientists Find
Scientists followed a group of indigenous people living in remote villages who maintain a traditional lifestyle.
