Common Painkiller May Raise Blood Pressure
Paracetamol, also called acetaminophen, is one of the world’s most widely used medicines.
People commonly take it for headaches, muscle aches, fever and many types...
This Plant Oil Fat Linked to Cancer Spread
A type of fat found in palm oil may help some cancers spread more easily, according to research from the Institute for Research in...
Why Inflammation May Cause Autism
Inflammation during childhood may interfere with the development of important brain cells, according to research from the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
The finding...
Common Blood Pressure Drugs May Increase Vision Loss Disease
A widely used type of blood pressure medicine may be linked to a higher risk of glaucoma, according to research involving more than 427,000...
First-Birth Age May Shape Arthritis Risk in Women
A new study suggests that the age when a woman has her first child may be linked to her chance of developing rheumatoid arthritis...
Study Finds a Big Hidden Cause of Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia are serious brain disorders that become more common with age.
Both can affect movement, thinking and daily life, although...
Could Bedtime Blood Pressure Pills Protect Your Heart Better?
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems worldwide.
It often causes no obvious symptoms, but over time it can damage blood...
Could Everyday Foods Matter for Cervical Cancer?
A woman's overall diet may be connected with her chances of having cervical cancer, according to a new analysis of U.S. health data.
The study...
Brain Repair Cells Have a Surprising Stress Signal
A chance observation in injured mouse brains has led scientists to uncover a surprising connection between stress biology and the repair of nerve fibers.
Cells...
Simple Health Checks May Show Your Real Age
A bathroom scale, a measuring tape and a few questions about lifestyle may tell more about future disease risk than an expensive test that...