Focused ultrasound can improve Parkinson's symptoms for up to 1 year

A new study has found that a focused ultrasound treatment can improve Parkinson's disease symptoms, such as uncontrolled movement and motor impairment, for up to 1 year.

Breast cancer: Both progestin-only and combined hormonal birth control may increase risk

Both progestin-only and combined hormonal contraceptives may increase the risk of breast cancer, a study finds.

Prostate cancer treatments can be avoided or delayed in many cases, study finds

A long-term study finds a 97% survival rate among men with prostate cancer at 15 years, regardless of whether the disease was treated or not.

Acute leukemia: 30% of participants achieve remission with new drug

A treatment called revumenib, which inhibits the protein menin, showed promising results for individuals with acute leukemia, and aided remission in 30% of study participants.

Insufficient sleep tied to increased risk of a condition that may lead to stroke

Under 5 hours of nighttime sleep is linked to an increased risk of peripheral artery disease, characterized by clogged leg arteries. This common disease can lead to strokes and heart attacks.

Lung cancer: New drug combination reduces tumors in animal study

A combination of two drugs — one in clinical trials and one FDA-approved — has reduced the size of non-small cell lung cancer tumors in mice, demonstrating potential as a new treatment approach.

Can a Mediterranean diet help keep heart disease, dementia, and cancer at bay?

Sleep quality more important for quality of life than sleep duration, study finds

Sleep quality may affect the quality of life more than sleep duration or “social jetlag," a study suggests.

Hypertension: Salt intake may affect men and women differently

A study found that women of all ages are more salt sensitive than men, which may have implications for blood pressure control.

Alzheimer's disease: Could Mediterranean, MIND diets help reduce brain plaques?

A study found people who follow two healthy diets, the MIND diet and the Mediterranean diet, have fewer Alzheimer’s disease plaques and tangles.