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This drug may reduce liver disease risk in people with rheumatoid arthritis

A recent study presented at the American College of Rheumatology's annual meeting has shed light on a potential benefit of treating rheumatoid arthritis (RA)...

Vitamin D deficiency linked to neuropathy pain in people with cancer

Peripheral neuropathy, a common side effect of chemotherapy, can significantly impact the quality of life for cancer patients. New research published in the Journal of...

Frontotemporal dementia: we discovered a brain fold that may delay onset of symptoms

Few people had probably heard of frontotemporal dementia until earlier this year, when the family of actor Bruce Willis announced the 68-year-old had been...

Don’t lose hair over your hair loss

Whether it be a few strands falling out in the shower or signs of a receding hairline, hair loss can happen to anyone. An expert...

Blood tests could predict inflammatory bowel diseases 8 years before symptoms

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute and Aalborg University have made a groundbreaking discovery that changes of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, collectively known...

Is salt really a new culprit in type 2 diabetes?

When people think of foods related to type 2 diabetes, they often think of sugar (even though the evidence for that is still not...

Many ketamine clinics mislead patients online, study finds

Ketamine, a medication primarily used as an anesthetic, has recently gained attention for its potential to treat mental health and pain conditions. However, a new...

Research shows the key to managing high blood pressure

High blood pressure, a prevalent global health concern affecting approximately 4 in 10 people, is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. While medications are...

Only 1 in 5 Americans have healthy heart, study finds

A recent study published in the Circulation journal reveals that approximately 80% of individuals in the United States have low to moderate levels of...

High-sugar diet linked to brain insulin resistance and Alzheimer’s disease

Researchers from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in the United States have uncovered a link between obesity and neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer's...