New method can treat gut disease with fewer side effects
Researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) have created a new method to deliver drugs directly to the gut, offering hope for better...
Fewer men getting unneeded surgery for low-risk prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers found in men in the United States and is a leading cause of cancer-related death....
One smart capsule could replace multiple pills a day
Imagine taking just one pill in the morning and being covered for all your medications for the entire day.
That’s the future scientists at the...
This drug may improve muscle health in people with type 2 diabetes
A new analysis from the SURPASS-3 trial has shed light on how the diabetes and weight-loss drug tirzepatide affects muscles in people with type...
Men have higher health risks but get less care for these 3 diseases
A new global study has revealed that men are more likely than women to suffer and die from certain common diseases—but are also less...
MRI scan can tell if your heart is aging too fast
Scientists at the University of East Anglia (UEA) have developed a new way to find out how old your heart really is—by using an...
‘Good’ gut bacteria can trigger rheumatoid arthritis, study finds
A new study from scientists at The Ohio State University has revealed a surprising link between gut bacteria and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a painful...
A colleague found her on the floor. She’d had a rare, often fatal stroke.
Sitting at her desk in the office of the Vassar College film department in Poughkeepsie, New York, Jodi Hammell pulled out the southwestern salad...
Best breakfast foods for lowering blood pressure
Managing high blood pressure is very important for staying healthy over the long term. Keeping it under control can lower the risk of serious...
How to catch a silent throat cancer before it’s too late
Many people haven’t heard of Barrett’s Esophagus, but it’s a serious condition that can be a warning sign for a deadly cancer called esophageal...