October 27, 2015 A new colon cancer screening without the gross drink One of the least pleasant aspects of turning 50 is having to get a colonoscopy, a recommended screening test for colon cancer. Not only is the procedure invasive and requires sedation, but you have to drink an awful liquid one to two days before the exam to cleanse your bowels. Developing a kinder, gentler alternative could have a huge impact on the number of people who got screened and potentially on those who were successfully treated
October 27, 2015 Why mining and burning coal could slowly be killing us Today, the United States, China, Poland, Australia, South Africa and many other countries are addicted to coal. Without coal-fired power plants, these nations would be unable to meet everyday energy demands. Yet according to a recent report, pollution from the burning of coal kills tens of thousands of people each year, due to asthma, chronic pulmonary obstruction, emphysema, heart attack, stroke and cancer
October 27, 2015 Mom's genes may explain why women outlive men An evolutionary "loophole" might explain why males of many species live shorter lives than their female counterparts, a new study finds
October 27, 2015 Will starving yourself help you live longer? Maybe not The longevity diet says that cutting your calorie intake well below your usual diet will add years to your life - but new research may reveal otherwise
October 27, 2015 Everyday ways to lower your cancer risk No one wants to get cancer. Turns out, you have considerable power over that scary fate. It just comes down to adopting—and sticking to—some simple habits
October 27, 2015 Could you tell if you were having a heart attack? By now, you’ve seen enough heart attack scenes that you could spot one from a mile away.  But it’s time to change that picture: The Hollywood-style heart attack isn’t so classic at all.
October 27, 2015 Brisk walking helps stroke survivors People who walk regularly and briskly after suffering a stroke will not only improve their physical fitness, but also their mobility and quality of life, according to a new study
October 27, 2015 Transplants may benefit obese kidney patients After kidney transplants, the risk of death over the next year falls just as much among obese kidney failure patients as it does for thinner people, says a new study.
October 27, 2015 Simple blood test may predict patients at risk of heart attack Imagine knowing if you’re about to have a heart attack. A new test may soon be able to tell you just that.
October 27, 2015 UN declares today World Toilet Day, seeking relief for billions The lack of access to a decent toilet is no joke for a third of the world’s people, but a matter of life and death.