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Popular diabetes drugs can protect kidney health for millions worldwide

Two major new studies have revealed that a widely used class of diabetes medications—known as SGLT2 inhibitors—can strongly protect the kidneys, prevent hospitalizations, and...

Thyroid cancer: what you need to know about this treatable disease

Thyroid cancer is one of the more treatable types of cancer, and many people diagnosed with it have a very good chance of recovery. Most...

‘Magic mushroom’ compound may reverse brain injuries caused by domestic violence

Intimate partner violence, or IPV, is a serious form of abuse where someone harms their romantic partner physically, sexually, or emotionally. Victims of IPV, especially...

‘Love hormone’ and intimacy may boost skin wound healing

A new study from researchers at University Hospital Zurich and the University of Zurich suggests that combining physical intimacy with oxytocin may slightly improve...

Does cannabis really help people drink less?

Across the United States, more people are trying something known as the “California sober” lifestyle. This trend involves giving up alcohol but still using cannabis,...

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...