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Study finds a painful shoulder disease for people with diabetes

Have you ever heard of a “frozen shoulder”? It’s a condition where your shoulder becomes so painful and stiff that it’s difficult to move. For...

How common blood pressure drugs could affect your sleep

Getting enough sleep is very important for staying healthy. When we sleep well, our bodies can rest and recover. Sleep also helps our brain work...

A better way to fight deadly pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a dangerous and fast-growing form of pancreatic cancer. It spreads quickly and is very hard to treat. Sadly, only about...

Why do some people age faster than others?

We’ve all seen it: Some people reach their 90s with their memory sharp and their bodies strong, while others face diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, or...

Why losing weight or cutting alcohol isn’t always best after illness strikes

The health advice that keeps you from getting sick might actually harm you once you're already ill. This counterintuitive medical reality has a new name:...

Study shows cause of loss of smell in early Alzheimer’s

A new study by scientists at DZNE and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU) has revealed that a declining sense of smell could be one of the...

How mitochondria help breast cancer cells spread through the body

Mitochondria are best known as the “powerhouses” of our cells, generating the energy that keeps us alive. But scientists are learning that these tiny organelles...

Why many chronic pain patients stop using medical cannabis within a year

Medical cannabis is often seen as a promising option for people living with long-term pain, but new research suggests that its benefits may not...

Newly discovered compounds could help the body fight any virus

Most antiviral drugs are designed to target one specific virus, such as the flu or HIV. But what if there were a way to create...

How blocked blood flow can speed up cancer growth by aging the immune system

Scientists have long known that blocked blood flow, or ischemia, can cause serious health problems like heart attacks, strokes, and peripheral artery disease. Now, new...