Probiotics may reduce chemotherapy side effects in breast cancer
Chemotherapy is a common treatment for breast cancer, but it often comes with challenging side effects. Many patients experience fatigue, nausea, and a weakened...
Left or right arm? Vaccination site matters a lot for immune response
A new study from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research and the Kirby Institute at UNSW Sydney has discovered that getting your booster shot...
Why gum disease linked to heart rhythm disorder
A new study from Hiroshima University reveals that neglecting your dental hygiene might not just affect your smile—it could also harm your heart.
The research,...
Late motherhood and weight gain triple breast cancer risk
A new study from the UK, presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025), reveals that women who gain significant weight after age...
Higher lipoprotein(a) levels linked to heart attack and stroke
The Family Heart Foundation recently released findings from the largest study ever conducted on people living with cardiovascular disease who had their lipoprotein(a) levels,...
A promising new approach to treating potentially deadly liver disease
An experimental new treatment is showing early promise in the fight against liver fibrosis – a serious and often silent condition that affects around...
Widely used high blood pressure drug may have harmful side effects
Researchers from Columbia University have discovered that chlorthalidone, a commonly prescribed diuretic for lowering blood pressure, may cause more serious side effects than hydrochlorothiazide,...
Why people with kidney disease often have skin itchy
When people think about kidney disease, they usually think about problems with cleaning the blood, removing extra water, or keeping minerals in balance.
But many...
Why anti-inflammatory drugs can make pain even worse
For many years, people have relied on anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen and steroids to relieve pain from injuries and illnesses. Doctors have often recommended...
These people should pay extra attention to high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a very common health problem. Nearly half of all adults in the United States have it. According...