Chronic pain linked to high rates of depression and anxiety, global study shows
A major new study has revealed just how closely chronic pain is linked to mental health struggles like depression and anxiety — and the...
Shingles vaccine may help prevent dementia, study finds
A surprising new discovery suggests that a vaccine originally designed to protect older adults from shingles may also help protect their brains. A large...
Linoleic acid in seed oils may lower risks of heart disease and diabetes
A new study using blood biomarkers has found that linoleic acid, a type of omega-6 fatty acid found in seed oils like soybean and corn oil,...
Early-stage diagnosis of pancreatic cancer often inaccurate, study finds
A new study from Cedars-Sinai Cancer has revealed that doctors often misjudge the stage of early pancreatic cancer, with staging errors happening in about...
Brain’s own immune system may help treat Alzheimer’s better
For over 30 years, researchers have focused on removing amyloid beta plaques—sticky clumps of protein in the brain thought to trigger Alzheimer’s disease. These...
New drug combo offers long-term relief for type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a common health condition that occurs when the body struggles to use insulin properly, leading to high blood sugar levels....
This headache drug can lower blood pressure
Acetaminophen, widely known for easing headaches, fevers, and mild pain, is a medicine most people recognize. In everyday life, it’s usually taken as a...
Understanding the common causes of tinnitus
Tinnitus is the name for the strange sounds some people hear in their ears even when there is no outside noise. It’s often described...
When blood can’t flow freely to your legs: understanding peripheral artery disease
Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, is a condition where the arteries that carry blood to your arms and legs become narrow. This usually happens...
This nutrient plays a key role in reducing high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. If it isn’t treated, it can lead...