Having both diabetes and tooth loss contributes to worse cognitive function and faster cognitive decline in older adults, according to a new study published in a special issue of the Journal of Dental...

A simple urine test for genetic mutations in urine-derived DNA can predict urothelial cancer up to 12 years before patients develop symptoms, an international team of researchers claims. The test, if validated...

US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer announced Monday that it had reached a deal to buy biotech firm Seagen, specializing in innovative cancer treatment, for $43 billion. Pfizer is offering $229 per share in...

We know gardening can help people flourish, and now a study will explore how it can particularly benefit those with dementia. A joint study by The University of Queensland and The University of the Sunshine...

A new editorial study on Gout, Urate, and Crystal Deposition Disease discusses the 2022 National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines for the management of gout. Study: Crystal...

The “tragic and avoidable” death of a baby after a breech home birth has led to an overhaul of emergency labour guidelines. Baby Arthur was an undiagnosed feet first, or footling, breech....

Tea contains substances linked to lower rates of several chronic diseases. The agents in question include polyphenols, particularly catechins and epicatechins, which have unmatched anti-inflammation properties....

GPs plan to stop writing sick notes, death certificates and disability forms to free up time to see more patients The British Medical Association wants GPs to halt unpaid administrative tasks Instead,...

A simple strategy for making important prescription meds more accessible to low-income, high-cardiovascular-risk older adults — waiving prescription insurance co-payments — won’t improve their...

If you're feeling tired this coming week, don't be surprised. Moving our clocks ahead one hour to shift into daylight saving time (which occurs at 2 a.m. Sunday) disrupts the body's biological...