Health & Wellness
Scientists discover new drug combo that may treat kidneys damage in diabetes
Diabetic kidney disease is one of the most serious complications of diabetes. It affects millions of people around the world and is the leading...
Aspirin may not effectively prevent colon cancer, study finds
For many years, people have heard that taking a daily aspirin might help prevent certain types of cancer. Aspirin is one of the most...
How caffeine may help fight cancer and diabetes
Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world. Millions of people start their day with a cup of coffee to feel...
This scan could cure hidden cause of high blood pressure
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. It affects hundreds of millions of people and greatly increases...
Do cannabis products really help reduce pain?
Around the world, more people are turning to cannabis products to help manage pain. Many people believe cannabis may be a natural alternative to...
How a right diet can reverse prediabetes
Prediabetes is a health condition that many people have without realizing it. It happens when blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not...
7 natural herbs may help lower blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems around the world. It happens when the force of blood...
These blood‑clot drugs may work better than aspirin at preventing heart attacks
For many decades, aspirin has been one of the most widely used medicines for protecting the heart. Doctors often prescribe it to people with...
These common medicines may be linked to Parkinson’s disease, study suggests
Parkinson’s disease is a long-term brain disorder that slowly affects how people move and control their bodies. It is one of the most common...
Popular heartburn drugs linked to higher risk of kidney disease
Millions of people take medications called proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs, to relieve heartburn and acid reflux. These drugs are widely used because they...
Just one cup of these vegetables a day could help prevent heart disease
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death across the world. Every year, it is responsible for nearly 18 million deaths. The condition includes...
A common blood pressure drug may raise risk of sudden cardiac arrest, study warns
A common drug used to treat high blood pressure may increase the risk of sudden cardiac arrest when taken at high doses, according to...
A common gallbladder problem could signal deadly pancreatic cancer earlier
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most dangerous forms of cancer in the world. It often develops quietly and is very difficult to detect...
Study finds which drugs work best for a chronic nerve pain
Neuropathic pain is a type of pain caused by damage or problems in the nerves. Unlike pain from a cut or injury, nerve pain...
Drinking this tea 3 cups a day may help lower blood pressure, study finds
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. Doctors also call this condition hypertension. It happens when the...
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Brain Health
Obesity and high blood pressure may directly cause dementia
Dementia is one of the fastest growing health problems around the world. Millions of people are living with the condition, and the number is...
Magnetic gel could prevent strokes in people with heart rhythm disorders
Atrial fibrillation is one of the most common heart rhythm disorders in the world. It affects millions of people and becomes more common as...
Common diabetes drugs may raise heart attack and stroke risk, study warns
Millions of people around the world live with type 2 diabetes and rely on medications every day to keep their blood sugar under control....
Daytime sleepiness may double dementia risk in older people
A new study suggests that women in their 80s who gradually become sleepier during the day may face a higher risk of developing dementia.
The...
Common cholesterol drugs may help lower dementia risk
A new international study suggests that people who naturally have lower cholesterol levels may have a much lower risk of developing dementia later in...