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Scientists find the cause of smell loss in Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson's disease is a condition that is known for causing tremors, stiffness, and slow movement. However, another common symptom is the loss of sense of...

Scientists find new links about coffee drinking and kidney disease

Scientists from the University of Toronto and other institutions have discovered that the link between heavy coffee drinking and kidney disease depends on a...

People with heart rhythm disease have an average of 5 extra health problems

A group of healthcare researchers is working on a new software tool to improve the management of elderly patients with atrial fibrillation who have...

Both too little and too much insulin can be dangerous

One hundred years have passed since the discovery of insulin, which is a hormone that helps people with diabetes manage their blood sugar levels. It...

20% of people with high blood pressure using a drug causing the disease

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a serious condition that affects millions of people around the world. It can increase the risk of...

When pills and talk therapy aren’t enough, these options may help

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, or at risk of self-harm or suicide, call or text the number...

Exercise kept her family history of heart disease at bay for decades – until...

Because Jana Turner's parents and all four grandparents had died of heart disease, she stayed lean, ate a healthy diet, and remained active.

Using antibiotics after breast cancer may reduce survival

A recent study by researchers at Stanford Medicine suggests that women with triple-negative breast cancer who receive multiple antibiotics within three years of diagnosis...

Mediterranean diet with these foods could reduce blood sugar after meal

Scientists from Purdue University have found that a Mediterranean diet with low GI foods could help manage blood sugar levels in people with a...

Watch out for dangerous combinations of over-the-counter cold medicine and prescription drugs

Two pharmacoepidemiology experts explain the risks. When colds, flus and allergies hit, many people automatically turn to over-the-counter medications to push through and treat their...