Microplastics may be weakening our bones, scientists warn
Plastic has become a part of nearly every aspect of modern life.
More than 400 million tons are produced each year, and the waste is...
Could an Apple watch really tell you if you have high blood pressure
Apple has announced a package of health features, alongside the launch of the new Apple Watch Series 11, including an alert that the wearer...
Scientists find the key to successful cancer treatment
A team of researchers, led by the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute), explored the cellular and molecular interactions revealing how...
Eye exams help spot Alzheimer’s years before symptoms show
Scientists at The Jackson Laboratory in the U.S. have made a discovery that could change how doctors detect Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias in...
Common pain relievers may cause antibiotic resistance
Scientists from the University of South Australia have found that two of the world’s most commonly used painkillers—ibuprofen and acetaminophen (also called paracetamol)—could be...
New drug can treat hard-to-control high blood pressure
A new medicine called baxdrostat has shown promising results in helping people lower their blood pressure, even when other treatments haven’t worked.
This news comes...
Low- and no-calorie sweeteners may cause memory loss, study finds
A new study has found that people who consume a lot of low- and no-calorie sweeteners—like those used in diet sodas, sugar-free gum, and...
Heartburn drugs may bring kidney risks: what you need to know
Proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs, are some of the most common medicines used in the U.S.
If you’ve ever taken drugs like Prilosec, Nexium, or...
Could this blood pressure pill raise the risk of sudden cardiac arrest?
A common drug used to treat high blood pressure, called nifedipine, may be riskier than many people thought.
A new study from the European Sudden...
Why managing diabetes gets harder as we are older
Type 2 diabetes is a condition where the body has trouble controlling sugar levels in the blood.
Many older adults have this condition, but managing...