Heartburn drugs linked to major kidney risks, study finds
Proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs, are common medicines used to treat heartburn, acid reflux, and GERD. Drugs like Prilosec, Nexium, and Prevacid are familiar...
1 in 4 people with type 2 diabetes also have weak bones
A new study from the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University has found that more than one in four people with type 2...
Vitamin K may help protect women from heart disease risk
Scientists from Amsterdam UMC (location VUmc) report that higher vitamin K levels in the body are associated with better heart health in women.
Vitamin K...
Study reveals best diets for lowering blood pressure and heart risk
In a new study, researchers at Harvard Medical School examined how different dietary patterns affect the risk of heart disease.
They analyzed data from the...
Drinking coffee may lower risk of death by slowing heart rate
Scientists from Kurume University report that drinking more coffee may reduce the risk of death associated with an elevated resting heart rate.
Metabolic syndrome is...
Simple surgical change could prevent most deadly ovarian cancer
A straightforward surgical approach developed in Canada may dramatically reduce the risk of the deadliest form of ovarian cancer.
Researchers at the University of British...
Why many people say no to life-saving heart drug statins
Heart disease is one of the biggest health problems in the world, and in the United States, it is the number one cause of...
Early signs of Parkinson’s disease you shouldn’t ignore
Parkinson’s disease is a brain condition that mostly affects how a person moves. It gets worse over time, but the first signs can be...
This soft light cap could transform hair-loss treatment
A new wearable device shaped like a simple cap may soon offer a more comfortable and convenient way to treat hair loss.
Researchers have developed...
How food combinations affect dementia risk
Dementia is a condition characterized by a loss of cognitive functioning, including thinking, remembering, and reasoning, to the extent that it interferes with daily...