Could a failed Alzheimer’s drug become a game-changer for obesity?
Obesity is a growing health problem all over the world. It increases the risk of many serious diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, and liver...
This blood pressure drug shows surprising anti-aging benefit
As we grow older, our bodies naturally begin to slow down. With time, we become more likely to face health problems and diseases.
Scientists around...
Are common painkiller drugs safe for people with high blood pressure?
Paracetamol is one of the most common painkillers used around the world.
It’s often suggested as a safer option compared to a group of drugs...
Popular diabetes drug may raise heart disease risks
Rosiglitazone is a medicine that was once seen as a breakthrough for people with type 2 diabetes.
This condition affects hundreds of millions of people...
New diabetes drugs linked to rare but dangerous infection
Diabetes is one of the fastest-growing health problems in the world, and millions of people rely on medication every day to keep their blood...
Exercises to avoid if you have high blood pressure
Exercise is often one of the best ways to help control high blood pressure, also called hypertension.
It can make your heart stronger, help blood...
Toot much ‘good’ cholesterol may increase risk of Alzheimer’s disease
We’ve always been told that high levels of “good” cholesterol are helpful, especially for heart health.
But a surprising new study from Monash University has...
Drinking coffee this way may prevent heart attack, stroke
Good news for coffee lovers—drinking up to three cups of coffee a day may help reduce the risk of stroke and fatal heart disease,...
Popular blood pressure drug may pose more health risks
A new study from Columbia University is raising concerns about a common drug used to treat high blood pressure.
The research looked at two popular...
Scientists solve 1,500-year-old mystery of the first pandemic
For centuries, historians have debated what caused the Plague of Justinian, the world’s first recorded pandemic.
Now, for the first time, scientists have found direct...