Regular use of constipation drugs may increase your dementia risk
Laxatives are medications frequently used to treat constipation.
They work by facilitating bowel movement, especially in cases where lifestyle changes such as increasing dietary fiber,...
Minimally invasive surgery: an effective alternative for early-stage pancreatic cancer
A recent clinical trial has found that minimally invasive surgery can effectively remove early-stage pancreatic cancers.
It provides patients with a quicker recovery and a...
Could we stop Alzheimer’s? New clues found in the brain
What is Alzheimer's Disease?
Alzheimer's is a disease that affects the brain. It's a type of dementia, which means it can cause problems with memory,...
Brief interventions in primary care can benefit people with high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke.
The relationship between alcohol and high blood pressure...
Brain and nerves, not muscles, may hold the key to age-related weakness
Aging is a natural process that's often accompanied by a decline in physical abilities. One of the most noticeable changes is a decrease in...
Managing type 2 diabetes: Is afternoon exercise the key?
Type 2 diabetes is a significant health issue, affecting more than 37 million Americans. Healthy eating and regular physical activity are critical ways to...
Cannabis can have serious health effects that Canadians may not be aware of, like...
Non-medical cannabis has been legal in Canada since 2018.
Although a primary motivation for legalization was to enhance public awareness of the health risks associated...
How skin cancer moves: a simple explanation
Melanoma skin cancer, which is a type of cancer that begins in the skin, is one of the cancers that spread the quickest.
A schizophrenia drug may help treat dementia, study finds
Researchers have discovered a potential new use for the antipsychotic drug, amisulpride, in treating dementia.
A diabetes drug could help autoimmune diseases
Autoimmune Disorders and T-Cells
Autoimmune disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus, are diseases where your immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells.
Your immune...