Common Painkiller May Raise Blood Pressure, Study Warns
Paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen in some countries, is one of the most widely used medicines in the world.
Millions of people take it every...
New Scan Could Help Cure High Blood Pressure
A major medical breakthrough from researchers in the United Kingdom may change the way doctors treat high blood pressure.
Scientists have developed a new type...
Medical Marijuana May Slightly Raise Heart Rhythm Risk
Medical marijuana is becoming increasingly popular around the world as doctors and patients search for better ways to treat long-term pain.
Many people with conditions...
“Magic Mushroom” Compound May Help the Brain Recover After Stroke
Scientists in Hungary have discovered that a natural compound called DMT may help protect the brain after a stroke.
DMT, short for dimethyltryptamine, is best...
Better Blood Sugar and Blood Pressure Control May Protect Diabetics From Dangerous Nerve Damage
People living with type 2 diabetes face many serious health complications, including heart disease, kidney damage, vision loss, and nerve problems.
One of the lesser-known...
Daily Cannabis Use May Quietly Damage Your Lungs
Many people now see cannabis as a safer and more natural option than cigarettes. As more countries and states legalize marijuana for medical or...
Common Heart Attack Drug May Raise Heart Risks for Women
For many years, beta-blockers have been one of the most common medicines given to people after a heart attack. Doctors around the world have...
Acupuncture May Safely Ease Chronic Back Pain in Older People
A large study has found that acupuncture may help older adults with chronic low back pain feel less pain, move more easily, and improve...
Scientists Create Blood Test That Could Spot Returning Breast Cancer Earlier
For many women treated for breast cancer, finishing chemotherapy and surgery is a huge relief.
But even after successful treatment, there is always a concern...
New Nasal Spray Restores Memory and Brain Function in Aging Study
A team of researchers at Texas A&M University has developed an experimental nasal spray that may help aging brains regain memory and function.
In a...