Could gut bacteria be the hidden cause of Parkinson’s disease?
Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that affects how people move. Around 8 million people around the world live with this condition.
People with Parkinson’s...
New hormone therapy may reverse fatty liver damage, study finds
A new study published in the journal Cell Metabolism has made an exciting discovery that could help millions of people with fatty liver disease.
Scientists...
Could your blood pressure medicine be risky?
A drug that many people take to control high blood pressure, called nifedipine, may come with a serious risk we didn’t fully understand before.
A...
Scientists discover big cause of most dangerous ovarian cancer
Scientists have made a major discovery that could help find ovarian cancer earlier and treat it better.
This new study shows where a deadly type...
Could a simple mineral help clean your artery plaques?
Heart disease is the top cause of death around the world. One major reason is a condition called atherosclerosis.
This happens when fatty substances, known...
Why lying down is the best position when measuring your blood pressure
Blood pressure is one of the most important signs of heart health. Usually, doctors check it while you’re sitting.
But new research shows that might...
Study shows big cause of early pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest types of cancer because it is hard to find early and usually spreads before treatment begins.
Many people...
Coffee may help lower your blood pressure, study finds
Have you ever wondered if drinking coffee every day is good for your health?
A new study from Italy gives coffee drinkers something to smile...
Cholesterol drugs bring heart benefits but may harm lungs, brain and body weight
Doctors often give people medicine to lower their cholesterol, especially as they get older. These drugs help reduce the risk of heart disease, high...
Why some people have blood clots so easily
Scientists in Sweden have discovered three genes that can make people much more likely to get blood clots in the legs. These clots are...