Exercise hormone may help stop Parkinson’s symptoms
Parkinson's disease is a nerve problem that makes it hard for people to control their muscles. About 1 million people in the U.S. have...
Air pollution can make heart problems worse, study finds
When you breathe dirty air, it's not just bad for your lungs; it can also harm your heart. A recent study found that, over...
Scientists find new treatments for shingles and herpes viruses
University of Georgia (UGA) researchers David Chu and Uma Singh have developed and patented a molecule that could be a potential treatment for varicella...
Sugary drinks may boost cancer risk, study finds
Here's another reason for people to think twice before grabbing that soda: New findings suggest that sugary drinks could raise the risk of dying...
Walking 500 more steps can cut heart disease risk in older people
In a recent preliminary study to be presented at the American Heart Association's upcoming meeting, researchers have discovered that walking an extra 500 steps...
Wildfires can increase death risk in lung cancer
A study showed that people who had lung cancer surgery and then faced a wildfire within a year had a lower chance of living.
This...
What is POTS? And how is it related to long COVID?
POTS or “postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome” is a poorly recognised condition we’ve been hearing more about recently.
When people stand up, get out of bed...
Blood pressure changes during exercise can be a warning of disease
As we get older, the way our blood pressure behaves during and after exercise can hint at future heart problems.
Researchers have now found that...
This new device may help people do stroke rehab at home
For the many people who suffer a stroke every year, there's now a glimmer of hope. The University of Houston has tested a new...
Ozempic is in the spotlight but it’s just the latest in a long and...
Losing weight conveniently, cheaply, safely. That’s been the holy grail of weight-loss ever since 19th century English undertaker and weight-loss celebrity William Banting’s 1863...