Daytime sleepiness may be linked to higher dementia risk
Women in their 80s who feel increasingly sleepy during the day over a period of five years may face double the risk of developing...
A simple daily walk could prevent long-term back pain
A new study shows that walking every day can lower the risk of getting long-term lower back pain.
The findings are simple but powerful: people...
Study finds quick cure for common cause of high blood pressure
Doctors at Queen Mary University of London, Barts Health NHS Trust, and University College London have developed a minimally invasive procedure called Targeted Thermal...
Early combo therapy after heart attack improves outcomes
Patients who receive an add-on medication soon after a heart attack have a significantly better prognosis than those who receive it later, or not...
Chronic pain and mental health: a hidden crisis affecting millions
A major new study has shown just how closely linked chronic pain is with mental health issues like depression and anxiety.
Researchers from Johns Hopkins...
Blocked blood flow may speed up cancer growth, study finds
A new study from NYU Langone Health has found that cutting off blood flow in the body can make the immune system act older,...
Could a failed Alzheimer’s drug become a game-changer for obesity?
Obesity is a growing health problem all over the world. It increases the risk of many serious diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, and liver...
This blood pressure drug shows surprising anti-aging benefit
As we grow older, our bodies naturally begin to slow down. With time, we become more likely to face health problems and diseases.
Scientists around...
Are common painkiller drugs safe for people with high blood pressure?
Paracetamol is one of the most common painkillers used around the world.
It’s often suggested as a safer option compared to a group of drugs...
Popular diabetes drug may raise heart disease risks
Rosiglitazone is a medicine that was once seen as a breakthrough for people with type 2 diabetes.
This condition affects hundreds of millions of people...