How hidden inflammation in aging bone marrow may trigger blood cancer
Blood cancers like leukemia often begin with silent changes deep inside the bone marrow, long before a person ever feels sick. The bone marrow...
New drug shows powerful results in psoriatic arthritis treatment
A new treatment for psoriatic arthritis, a painful disease that affects the joints, skin, and tendons, has delivered promising early results in an international...
Even a few cigarettes a day can greatly increase heart attacks and death
A major new study has found that even people who smoke just a few cigarettes each day face a much higher risk of heart...
These two sleep issues together may raise your high blood pressure risk
A new study from the University of Gothenburg has found that people who suffer from both sleep apnea and insomnia are more likely to...
Three old drugs could help prevent or treat Alzheimer’s
A new study from the University of Exeter has found that three existing medications could be repurposed to help treat or even prevent Alzheimer’s...
Scientists discover a surprising cause of Parkinson’s disease
For years, scientists have known that mitochondria—the energy factories inside our cells—don’t work properly in people with Parkinson’s disease.
But they weren’t sure whether these...
Enlarged prostate may increase risk of depression and anxiety
A new study has found that men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as an enlarged prostate, are more likely to experience depression...
New ultrasound treatment could reduce hard-to-control blood pressure
A new device that uses ultrasound waves could help people who find it hard to control their high blood pressure.
This tool is still being...
What you need to know about alcohol-related liver disease
Alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) is a serious health problem that is becoming more common around the world.
It can be life-threatening if it isn’t treated,...
A handful of nuts a day could protect your heart and more
A new study from Imperial College London has found that eating just a small handful of nuts every day can bring big health benefits.
The...