Muscle quality strongly linked to chronic back pain
Chronic back pain affects millions of people across Europe and is the leading cause of disability in the region. When back pain lasts longer...
Scientists find how to predict Alzheimer’s before symptoms start
Imagine if doctors could tell who might get Alzheimer’s disease before any memory problems begin. That’s exactly what a team of researchers from Boston...
Many Americans don’t know they have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes
A new study published in JAMA Cardiology has revealed a troubling trend: many Americans, especially young adults and women, are unaware they have serious...
Can cholesterol drugs help save lives from sepsis?
Sepsis is a serious and life-threatening condition that happens when the body overreacts to an infection. Instead of fighting just the infection, the immune...
A single flu pill that can help protect your family
A new study has found that a single dose of an antiviral drug called baloxavir marboxil can lower the chances of passing the flu...
Can high blood pressure affect your mood? Study says yes
Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of our blood vessels. It’s measured with two numbers—the higher one (systolic) shows...
Everyday chemicals linked to higher cancer risk in women
A new study has found that some everyday chemicals found in household items and packaging may be linked to a higher risk of certain...
Common painkiller may affect men and women differently
Ibuprofen is one of the most commonly used medicines in the world. Many of us reach for it when we have a headache, muscle...
Should we treat high blood pressure more aggressively?
High blood pressure is often called a "silent killer" because it usually doesn't cause symptoms—but it can do serious damage over time. It can...
This drug can treat diabetes and obesity much better
A new research review presented at a major diabetes conference in Europe has found that a drug called Tirzepatide works better than another popular...