New cannabis-inspired compound offers pain relief without addiction
Scientists from Washington University in St. Louis and Stanford University have created a new compound that could help people with chronic pain.
This new treatment...
How aging might protect against lung cancer
While aging is often seen as the biggest risk factor for cancer, a new study from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) shows that...
Study shows a promising new way to treat high blood pressure
High blood pressure is a serious health issue in Australia. About one in three adults is living with it. It can lead to major...
Study shows a surprising cause of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a serious brain disorder that affects millions of people around the world.
It slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and is one...
Why you should check your blood pressure lying down
Most of us have had our blood pressure checked while sitting in a doctor’s office. It’s a common way to measure heart health.
But new...
Scientists find a new weapon to kill kidney disease
Our kidneys are like silent heroes. They work around the clock to clean our blood, remove toxins, and keep our bodies in balance.
But like...
Study finds ‘superhero’ cells to treat type 2 diabetes
Inside our bodies is a small but important organ called the pancreas. One of its main jobs is to produce insulin using special cells...
Could a common blood pressure drug help you live longer?
Rilmenidine is a drug that’s usually prescribed to help people lower their blood pressure.
But according to new research, this common medication might also help...
Peanuts and cancer: What you need to know
Peanuts are one of the world’s most loved snacks. They’re crunchy, tasty, and often considered a healthy choice.
But new research from the University of...
A new way to detect Lewy body dementia before symptoms appear
Researchers from Lund University in Sweden have made a major discovery that could change how we diagnose and treat Lewy body disease, one of...