This study shows a new cause of autism
Autism affects 1 in 59 children and is 4 times more common in boys than in girls, and it is a developmental disorder.
People with...
This simple habit may reduce risks of type 2 diabetes, heart disease
In a study from the Turku PET Centre and the UKK Institute in Finland, scientists found that reducing daily sedentary time can have a...
This common vegie may help reduce high blood pressure
A recent study from the University of Bonn found that extract from red onion skin could help reduce high blood pressure in overweight and...
Scientists find Alzheimer’s marker in blood, warning about some brain supplements
In a study from the University of California San Diego, scientists found high levels of an enzyme called PHGDH in the blood of older...
ibuprofen could damage kidneys when taken with some high blood pressure drugs
A study from the University of Waterloo scientists found that people who are taking a diuretic and a renin-angiotensin system (RSA) inhibitor for high...
Is it safe to split adult medications in half for children?
With pediatric pain and fever medications in short supply, many parents are eyeing their bottles of adult acetaminophen with an eye on cutting down...
Oral contraceptive drug can affect women’s health, study finds
In a study from the University of Ottawa, scientists found the effects of oral contraceptives (OCs) like birth control pills on the brain and...
I’ve indulged over the holidays. If I’m healthy the rest of the time, does...
The holidays are often called the “silly season” – a time when we eat, drink and be merry.
But these holiday indulgences can lead to...
Doing this can reduce risk of type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is an inherited disease, but habits can affect the risk of getting it. Obesity due to fatty and high-calorie foods, often...
This common pain relief drug may increase risks of heart disease, stroke
Paracetamol was often suggested as a safer alternative to another class of painkillers called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
A recent study from the University of...