Short alcohol counseling may help lower high blood pressure
A new study from Kaiser Permanente has found that short conversations about alcohol use during routine doctor visits can help adults with high blood...
Scientists find major cause of gut disease, diarrhea
Imagine your stomach as a bustling city, alive with activity. This city is filled with trillions of tiny residents—microorganisms that include bacteria, viruses, and...
Recommended vitamin D dose maybe not enough for heart health
Vitamin D has long been linked to good health, especially when it comes to bone strength and immune support. But in recent years, scientists...
New target for upper blood pressure number can save older people’s lives
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health condition that affects millions of people around the world. It can lead to serious problems...
FDA-approved drug could effectively reduce pain after surgery
Researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina have made a promising discovery that could improve how we manage pain after surgery — and...
Air pollution may raise dementia risk—and diet might play a role
Dementia is a condition that affects the brain, often making it harder for people to remember things, think clearly, or behave as they normally...
New liquid metal catalyst could revolutionize how medicines are made
A major scientific breakthrough is set to change the way we make many everyday products—making the process faster, safer, and better for the environment.
Scientists...
How one enzyme helps keep jumping genes from causing trouble in our bodies
Scientists have long been curious about a mysterious part of our DNA called heterochromatin, often called the “dark side of the genome.”
This area makes...
Exercise could help prevent breast cancer from coming back, study finds
A new study from Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Australia suggests that exercise may help reduce the risk of breast cancer coming back.
Led by...
A simple nose test could help detect COPD early
Scientists in Sweden have found a new and easy way to detect COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) early—by testing mucus from the nose.
This discovery...