Common painkiller for headaches may treat high blood pressure
A medicine that many of us have in our homes, known as acetaminophen, is mostly used to ease headaches. We typically swallow this medicine...
Scientists find a new way to diagnose heart failure
Researchers from the University of Oslo (UiO) have been studying whether biomarkers can improve diagnostic methods for heart failure, which is a major cause...
Taking an antidepressant? Mixing it with other medicines – including some cold and flu...
The stigma that surrounds people living in larger bodies is pervasive and deeply affects the people it’s directed at. It’s been described as one...
How AI can fight against infectious diseases
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a vital tool for infectious disease researchers in just five years, accelerating progress in medical science and public health.
This...
New stroke surgery eligibility criteria can save more lives
Do you know about a treatment for stroke called endovascular thrombectomy? It's a procedure that can save the lives of people who have a...
Scientists find a new drug for treating kidney cancer
Do you know someone who has had kidney cancer? Maybe you've heard of a drug called everolimus.
It's a medicine that doctors are testing to...
What happens in our body when we encounter and fight off a virus like...
Respiratory viruses like influenza virus (flu), SARS-CoV-2 (which causes COVID) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can make us sick by infecting our respiratory system,...
Climb the stairs, lug the shopping, chase the kids. Incidental vigorous activity linked to...
Many people know exercise reduces the risk of cancers, including liver, lung, breast and kidney.
But structured exercise is time-consuming, requires significant commitment and often...
Alcohol drinking kills more and more women, study shows
A recent study has found that more and more women are dying from problems related to drinking too much alcohol.
Even though men are still...
Walking more steps can benefit people with heart failure
It's no surprise that exercise is good for your heart.
But did you know that even small amounts of walking could make a big difference,...