Scientists discover cannabis compounds that may help weight loss and blood sugar control
Cannabis is widely known for increasing appetite, often called giving people the “munchies.”
But for years, scientists have noticed something puzzling: people who regularly use...
Scientists directly measure how smoking makes lungs stiffer and harder to breathe
Scientists have long known that smoking damages the lungs, but a new study has now shown in detail how smoking physically changes lung tissue...
Low vitamin D may cause more pain after breast cancer surgery
A new study suggests that breast cancer patients with low vitamin D levels may experience more pain after surgery and may need larger amounts...
Who can benefit most from popular weight loss drug for obesity and sleep apnea?
A new study has found that some people with obstructive sleep apnea and obesity may benefit much more from the GLP-1 medication tirzepatide than...
Smoking makes human lungs stiffer like scar tissue
A new study has provided some of the clearest evidence yet of how smoking physically damages human lungs.
For the first time, scientists directly measured...
Where you get rectal cancer treatment could affect your survival
A new study suggests that the hospital where a person receives treatment for rectal cancer may strongly affect the quality of care they receive...
How you write may help detect dementia earlier
For many older adults, changes in handwriting can happen gradually over time. Letters may become uneven, writing may look less smooth, or it may...
Over half of type 2 diabetes cases could be preventable
A major international study has found that healthy lifestyle choices may dramatically lower the risk of type 2 diabetes, even among people with strong...
Doctors urged to treat high cholesterol earlier to prevent heart attacks and strokes
Doctors should begin treating high cholesterol earlier and more aggressively than in the past, according to a new medical perspective written by researchers from...
Common asthma drug may help fight aggressive cancers
A medication commonly used to treat asthma and allergies may also help fight some of the most difficult cancers, according to a new study...