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Common painkiller may help stop spread of cancer

Most cancer deaths happen because the disease spreads to other parts of the body. This spreading process is called metastasis. It allows cancer cells to...

Is your blood pressure pill causing kidney issues?

Chlorthalidone is a medicine that has been used for a long time to treat high blood pressure. It helps lower blood pressure by removing extra...

Understanding major causes of Lewy body dementia

Lewy body dementia, or LBD, is a disease that affects the brain and causes thinking and movement problems. It is the second most common type...

Can blood pressure drugs affect your gut health?

Many people around the world take medicine every day to control high blood pressure. This condition is very common and can lead to serious...

Scientists finally find an anti-aging skincare product what works

In response to the growing demand for effective anti-aging skincare, researchers in China have tested a facial emulsion containing 0.1% pterostilbene—a natural antioxidant found...

Vitamin B3 could help treat fatty liver disease, study finds

Nearly one in three people around the world have a condition called metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MASLD). This condition causes fat to build up in...

New weight loss drug could work better than Ozempic—without the nasty side effects

More than 15 million adults in the United States, or about 4.5% of the population, are using weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. These...

Smoking raises diabetes risk across all types, study finds

Smoking is well known to harm health in many ways, and new research has now confirmed that it also increases the risk of type...

Deadly “forgotten” opioid resurfaces as a hidden threat

A powerful and little-known group of synthetic opioids called nitazenes is emerging as a dangerous new player in the overdose crisis, according to a...

Feeling lonely may double physical pain, study finds

A new study shows that loneliness is not just an emotional problem—it can actually cause physical pain. Researchers from City St George's, University of London,...