How much exercise do you really need to protect your heart?
Most people know that exercise is important for staying healthy.
Doctors have long encouraged adults to stay active to lower the risk of heart disease,...
Powerful blood test may spot dementia before memory loss starts
A team of scientists in Germany has developed a new blood test that could help doctors identify Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease years before...
Safer and Smarter Ways to Treat High Blood Pressure Are Changing Medicine
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world.
Millions of people live with it every day, and many do...
New Prostate Cancer Pill May Help Men Recover Faster After Treatment
Scientists are continuing to search for cancer treatments that not only fight disease effectively but also reduce side effects and improve quality of life...
Scientists Discover a Surprising Cause of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Scientists are learning that rheumatoid arthritis may begin much earlier and in a much more surprising way than previously believed.
New research suggests that certain...
Why Sudden Weight Changes in older people May Harm the Brain
As people grow older, it is common for memory and thinking skills to slowly become weaker over time.
Many older adults may notice that they...
Why a common hospital painkiller may cause dangerous blood pressure drops
Acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol in many countries, is one of the most widely used pain relievers in the world.
Millions of people take it...
Could Medical Cannabis Help People Finally Sleep Better?
Millions of people around the world struggle with sleep problems every night.
Some lie awake for hours trying to fall asleep, while others wake up...
New Drug May Help Treat Both High Blood Pressure and Kidney Disease at the...
A promising new drug called baxdrostat may offer fresh hope for people living with both high blood pressure and chronic kidney disease.
Scientists say the...
Scientists Discover Major Hidden Cause Behind Liver Cancer Growth
Liver cancer is one of the fastest-growing causes of cancer death around the world.
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people die from the disease,...