Treatment

Rachel Danchek, 31, tried to manage her symptoms for years—without realizing it was a sign of ovarian cancer.

Genes are mapping the way to cancer cures.

Our pet dogs may be giving us dangerous infections and spreading antibiotic-resistant bacteria, a study has found.

As reports of a new virus outbreak circulate, here is everything you need to know about human metapneumovirus (HMPV).

As anti-aging NAD+ drips capture the attention of A-list celebrities, doctors explain the science behind the wellness treatment.

The Russian Ministry of Health claims it will begin distributing vaccinations against cancer as soon as early 2025.

Twenty percent of under-50s worldwide are infected with genital herpes, with 42 million new cases being recorded in 2020 alone.

A new treatment has been found effective for asthma attacks—more than the current standard treatment.

Early treatment can help whooping cough, which is on the rise across the U.S. Here are key signs and symptoms to look out for.

It's too early to know the risks of salmon sperm facials, some doctors say, while another says she uses the treatment on herself.

Massage was found to be effective in helping young people with ADHD sleep better and reduce irritation levels, study finds.

The new research is "extremely heartening," says the chairman of a charity that promotes integrative cancer care.

Lung cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer, but misconceptions about the disease still keep sufferers from receiving treatment.

Kate has given two major updates on her health this year regarding her cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Squeaks the cat suffered from an infected, antibiotic-resistant surgical wound, that only healed after the phage virus was introduced.

Researchers have taken a major step forward in treating the infection that leads to AIDS.

I finished nine rounds of chemotherapy in 2018 and had the last of nine surgeries in 2022. It wasn't until this year that I learned that my "straightforward" treatment protocol hadn't been updated in decades.

This common myth could stop patients seeking out appropriate treatment for their condition.

After a shock diagnosis and starting chemotherapy last month, Chloe Ball's only priority is to survive for her 1-year-old baby.

"The protein prevents the cancer cells from becoming more aggressive and spreading," researcher Abhimanu Pandey said.

The noninvasive treatment could reduce food intake by 40 percent, MIT engineers said, with no observable side effects.

When Jennifer Palermo was informed of the diagnosis, she admits feeling "so incredibly guilty" that a gene she passed onto her daughter caused this disease.

"We were told on diagnosis day that was the healthiest Isla would ever be; two years later, and she has continued to defy that," her mom told Newsweek.

Scientists have found that the virus from 6 million years ago contributes to the development of severe brain tumors.

"It isn't uncommon for people suffering with OCD to decide that they would prefer to sleep in a separate room or a separate bed," an expert told Newsweek.

CAR-T cell therapy is one of the most advanced cancer treatments developed to date, although it is not yet widely available.

"The flare ups felt like somebody rubbing glass into my body and the itch was only comparable to physical torture," Josie North told Newsweek.

Smith thought that she was "too young for cancer" and almost ignored the painless lump in her thigh.

Regulation falls behind the scientific advances that could help mitigate addiction — it's time for it to catch up.

The 21-year-old explained that his mom is terminally ill but he no longer wants to be her emergency contact after a traumatic childhood.