I've developed unsightly, painful red lumps on my legs, mainly on my shins. What's caused them? Tilly Leslie, by email.

For years, the pancreas has been being taught in biology class as an easy system: insulin lowers blood sugar, and glucagon raises it. But that’s much too simple, new research says.

Researchers are studying tests called liquid biopsies, which can provide vital information about cancer genes using only a blood sample. A blood test to find cancer even before it shows any symptoms ...

A 2,000-year-old manuscript written in the lost Etruscan language was discovered in the most unexpected place - reused as wrappings for an Egyptian mummy. This documentary short reveals how the ...

Exact Sciences launched a blood test Wednesday that can detect many kinds of cancer, even before symptoms appear. It will become available from its website in October for $690.

A new blood test can identify cancers of the head and neck caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) up to 10 years before symptoms appear. This is the discovery of Mass General Brigham researchers who ...

As we age, our movements slow, stamina drops, and cognitive sharpness fades. This is common, but not unavoidable with the right habits. Longevity experts say our motor skills decline because we stop ...

Scientists discovered that certain blood proteins linked to brain injury and inflammation strongly correlate with early signs of memory and cognitive decline, especially in Hispanic and Latino adults.

Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes around 70% of head and neck cancers in the United States, making it the most common cancer caused by the virus, with rates increasing each year. Unlike cervical ...

If you were curious to get a picture of your longevity, you could invest in a fancy “biological age” blood test or even commit to pricey full-body imaging. But research suggests there’s a much more ...

Ritu Trivedi is a member of the Australian National Hypertension Taskforce working groups for patient activation and engagement, and awareness and screening of high blood pressure. Clara Chow is a ...

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