From Pharaoh’s curse to cancer cure: Scientists turn toxic tomb fungus into life-saving drug
A fungus once feared for causing deadly infections in ancient tombs is now offering new hope in the fight against cancer.
Researchers from the University...
Study finds how to treat a leading cause of vision loss in older people
Scientists from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, working with international partners, have made a major discovery that could help prevent or...
Scientists detect the earliest signs of ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer is often called a “silent killer” because most people don’t know they have it until it has already spread to other parts...
Major causes of dementia in younger adults everyone needs to know
When most people think of dementia, they picture an older person slowly forgetting names, losing track of time, or struggling to remember where they...
Ischemic stroke: what’s the right treatment?
Each year, more than 600,000 Americans have a stroke for the first time.
A stroke occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is...
Widely used diabetes drug linked to rare, serious infection
Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors are a newer type of medication used to help people with diabetes manage their blood sugar levels. They work by...
Watercress compound may reverse kidney damage in diabetes
Researchers at AlMaarefa University have uncovered a promising natural approach to fighting one of the most serious complications of diabetes: kidney damage, also known...
This is the best time to take blood pressure pills
A large study led by scientists at the University of Vigo in Spain has found that the time of day when people take their...
This existing drug can help lower back pain effectively
Lower back pain is one of the most common health problems in the world, affecting 8 out of 10 people at some point in...
Why we should care about top number in blood pressure more than before
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health problem around the world. If not managed properly, it can lead to serious...