A simple vitamin may help lower skin cancer risk
For many years, doctors have searched for simple ways to help people reduce their risk of skin cancer. Skin cancer is one of the...
Weight‑loss drugs may help the heart heal after a heart attack
Heart attacks are one of the leading causes of death around the world. They occur when blood flow to part of the heart is...
Two common bowel polyps together may greatly raise cancer risk
Bowel cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is one of the most serious health problems affecting adults around the world. In Australia, it is...
These three common drugs may help fight Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most feared illnesses of old age. It slowly damages memory, thinking ability, and everyday functioning.
Over time, people with...
AI eye test could help detect vision loss disease earlier
Glaucoma is one of the most common causes of permanent blindness in the world. It slowly damages the optic nerve, which is the bundle...
Why checking your blood pressure lying down may save your life
Blood pressure is one of the most important numbers doctors use to understand a person’s heart health. During a typical medical visit, a nurse...
Scientists find better treatment for chronic nerve pain
Millions of people live with nerve pain that never seems to go away. This kind of pain can feel like burning, tingling, stabbing, or...
Your eyes may hidden heart disease and high blood pressure risks
Many people think eye exams are only useful for checking vision. However, scientists have discovered that our eyes can reveal much more about our...
Scientists discover a new cause of autoimmune diseases
Scientists have discovered a surprising link between leukemia and autoimmune diseases. A new study shows that certain genetic changes connected to leukemia can also...
Popular diabetes drugs linked to rare but dangerous infection
Medications known as SGLT2 inhibitors have become widely used in recent years to treat people with type 2 diabetes. These drugs help lower blood...