Can ‘magic mushroom’ help treat cancer in women?
Doctors are increasingly suggesting that it's time to seriously consider psilocybin, the active component in "magic mushrooms," as a way to help women suffering...
How genes and diet work together to influence your heart health
Your Genes, Your Diet, and Your Heart
We all know that bad cholesterol is, well, bad for our hearts. But did you know that the...
Your gene may help find the right diabetes medicine for you
Type 2 diabetes is a health issue affecting millions of people worldwide. There are medications to help control blood sugar levels, like metformin and...
Troubled sleep may be linked to higher risk of type 2 diabetes
As the Christmas holidays approach and we get caught up in the festive frenzy, researchers from the University of South Australia are urging people...
New webcam tool helps Parkinson’s patients check symptoms at home
Imagine being able to check how well you're managing your Parkinson's symptoms without having to go to the doctor's office.
Researchers at the University of...
Infertility and pregnancy loss linked to higher stroke risk in women
A large-scale study published in The BMJ has shown that women with a history of infertility, miscarriage, or stillbirth are at an elevated risk...
New tests promise easier liver checks, no needles required
The liver is a vital organ that performs many crucial functions in our body, like filtering toxins and helping with digestion.
A condition known as...
Heart attacks more deadly for women, study finds
You've probably heard that heart disease is a big deal for everyone, but did you know it could be an even bigger deal for...
How chemotherapy may trigger breast cancer recurrence
A recent study led by Ramya Ganesan of Emory University and published in the open-access journal PLoS Biology reveals that a standard chemotherapy drug...
Cancer is rising in under-50s – but the causes are a mystery
Cancer is often thought of as a disease that mostly affects older people. But worrying new research shows that cancer in younger adults is...