Aspirin can protect you from a second heart attack, study finds
New research led by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the University of Michigan reveals that fewer than half of people...
AI can spot deadly stomach and throat cancers early
Cancer in the food pipe and upper stomach has been killing more people in the U.S. and other western countries over the past 50...
9 tips for managing high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common but potentially dangerous condition that affects millions worldwide.
It occurs when the force of blood...
The order in which you acquire diseases could affect your life expectancy
More than 25% of adults in the UK have two or more long-term health conditions.
This increases to 65% for people older than 65 years,...
How hydrogen and electricity could make drug-making greener
Making chemicals for medicines and other products uses a lot of energy and can be bad for the environment.
Researchers from the University of Wisconsin–Madison...
Warning signal from the kidneys can predict future heart failure risk
An international team of researchers led by Osaka University has found an important clue that could help doctors prevent heart failure in their patients.
Their...
Simple blood test could help predict heart and kidney problems in diabetics
If you or someone you know has type 2 diabetes and also suffers from kidney issues, there's a new glimmer of hope on the...
Time-restricted feeding may help treat Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
In a groundbreaking study, researchers from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have found that time-restricted feeding can correct the circadian...
Scientists find optimal use of cortisone in treating inflammation
The Ubiquity and Limitations of Cortisone
Cortisone and related drugs are frequently used to treat various acute and chronic inflammatory conditions, ranging from sports injuries...
Scientists find a new way to spot prostate cancer early
Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men, especially as they get older. In the UK, men over 50...