Stopping blood thinners too long before surgery may increase complications, study finds
Blood thinners are widely used medicines that help prevent dangerous blood clots.
Many older adults take these medications to reduce the risk of heart attacks,...
Low testosterone may signal higher risk of prostate cancer growth
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among men. Many cases grow slowly and may never become life-threatening.
Because of this, doctors often...
AI could detect more breast cancers, study finds
Breast cancer screening is one of the most important tools doctors have for finding cancer early, when treatment is more likely to succeed.
In the...
A gut bacterium may help build muscle strength, study suggests
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of bacteria living in the human gut may influence far more than digestion.
A new study has found that...
Ginkgo biloba may help some people with dementia, but evidence is mixed
Ginkgo biloba is one of the most widely used herbal supplements in the world. For many years, it has been marketed as a natural...
Why a popular anti-aging compound may also fuel cancer
Scientists have long been fascinated by tiny molecules called polyamines. These molecules exist in every living cell, from simple bacteria to human beings. They...
Common dementia drug may increase stroke risk
A large new study from the United Kingdom has raised fresh concerns about a drug often used to calm severe agitation in people with...
Simple blood test may predict dementia risk up to 25 years before symptoms appear
Dementia is one of the biggest health challenges facing aging populations around the world. Millions of people develop memory loss and thinking problems as...
New vaccine could block opioids from reaching the brain, preventing addiction
Researchers at Virginia Tech are developing a new type of vaccine that could help prevent the harmful and addictive effects of opioids. The goal...
Blood clot protein may help pancreatic cancer grow, new study finds
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most aggressive and deadly forms of cancer. It is often diagnosed at a late stage, when the disease...