Hot, humid weather may increase risk of kidney failure
People living in Australia's hot and humid northern regions are more likely to suffer from kidney failure than those living in cooler and less...
Hormone therapy does not affect dementia risk in older women, study finds
A new large study has found that hormone therapy used during menopause does not increase or decrease the risk of dementia in women.
This research,...
Does cannabis really help with pain? new evidence brings surprising answers
Many people around the world are turning to cannabis products to manage pain, hoping for a natural and safer alternative to traditional pain medicines.
As...
How C-reactive protein outpaced ‘bad’ cholesterol as leading heart disease risk marker
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.
Since researchers first established the link between diet, cholesterol and heart disease in the 1950s,...
Antiviral drug valacyclovir fails to slow Alzheimer’s—may even make it worse
A new study has found that the antiviral drug valacyclovir, which is commonly used to treat herpes infections, did not help people with early-stage...
Why starting with the right blood pressure drug matters
A large new study has found that people with high blood pressure are more likely to stick with their treatment if they start with...
Just 20 minutes of exercise twice a week may slow dementia
How much exercise does it take to help slow down memory loss in older adults? A new study has found the answer: at least...
7 lifestyle changes that can help prevent heart disease
Heart disease is the top cause of death in developed countries. Thanks to better medical care, surgeries, and increased awareness, deaths from heart disease...
Men more than three times as likely to die from a brain injury
A new study has found that some people in the U.S. are much more likely to die from traumatic brain injuries (TBI) than others.
These...
Head injuries may raise stroke risk by over 30%, study finds
People who suffer a head injury—even just once—may be at a much higher risk of having a stroke later in life, according to a...