Warning signs of late-stage liver failure you should never ignore

The liver is one of the most important organs in the human body. It plays many key roles that keep us healthy every day. It...

A common blood pressure drug may affect your gut health

Many people around the world live with high blood pressure, a condition that quietly increases the risk of serious health problems like heart attacks...

Common heartburn drugs may help lower blood sugar, study finds

Antacids are usually used to relieve common stomach problems such as heartburn, indigestion, and acid reflux. They work by reducing the amount of acid...

New heart pill can cut “bad” cholesterol by 60%

A new experimental pill may soon change how doctors treat high cholesterol and prevent heart disease. In a large clinical study published in The New...

Study finds surprising cancer link between cats and humans

A large new study has made an exciting discovery about cancer in cats, and it may also help improve how we treat cancer in...

Medicinal cannabis may not reduce anxiety, depression, ADHD

A major new study has raised concerns about the use of medicinal cannabis for treating mental health conditions. The research suggests that cannabis-based medicines may...

Man lives 48 hours without lungs thanks to breakthrough medical system

The lungs are one of the most important organs in the human body. They help us breathe by taking in oxygen and removing carbon...

A simple blood marker may reveal Alzheimer’s risk years before symptoms begin

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common and serious brain conditions in older adults. It develops slowly over time and affects memory, thinking,...

How will Martian gravity affect skeletal muscle

NASA and the China National Space Agency (CNSA) plan to send astronauts to Mars as early as the next decade. Naturally, this ambitious goal requires...

Men are losing a key chromosome with age and it may be deadly

As men get older, something surprising can happen inside their bodies at the microscopic level. Some of their cells begin to lose the Y...