It turns out that something as simple as a tape measure could offer a powerful window into your heart health. Recent research suggests that neck circumference — often ignored in medical checkups — may ...

Researchers have developed a urine-based test to detect head and neck cancer, opening the door to more accessible screening. Early detection of cancer is critical as it can result in better outcomes ...

Looking for more ways to cool off? Check out CNN Underscored’s Guide to Beating the Heat for the products that help us cope with high summer temperatures. Wearing one of the best neck fans is a ...

Researchers at Mass Eye and Ear and Mass General Hospital have developed a blood test, or liquid biopsy, for head and neck cancer associated with the human papilloma virus (HPV) that was shown in a ...

A groundbreaking blood test, HPV-DeepSeek, developed by Mass General Brigham researchers, offers early detection of HPV-associated head and neck cancers, potentially up to a decade before symptoms ...

Recent advancements in medical diagnostics have highlighted the potential of simple tests in predicting an individual’s risk for an early death. A straightforward blood sugar test, for instance, can ...

Scientists have come up with a five minute test that they say could help predict a person's risk of dementia ten years before they develop symptoms. Researchers from University College London (UCL) ...

Neck pain and stiffness can have many causes, but in most cases, the pain is a symptom of tight, tired, or injured muscles. However an accident can lead to neck pain, as can poor posture and arthritis ...

Bladder neck obstruction is a blockage in the bladder neck, which is the narrow part of the bladder that connects to the urethra and allows urine to leave the body. Bladder neck obstruction, or ...