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Can cannabis help reduce chronic pain? study explains the pros and cons

Chronic pain—pain that lasts for months or even years—can be extremely hard to manage. Many people living with this condition are now turning to...

A hidden brain problem may signal early Alzheimer’s risk

Scientists from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore have discovered that a blocked waste removal system in the brain could be one of the...

Hidden heart problem may increase stroke risk in these people

A new study suggests that people with a rare heart condition called transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) may be at higher risk of stroke—even if...

Even one drink a day can sharply increase mouth cancer risk

Drinking even small amounts of alcohol may sharply raise the risk of mouth cancer in India, especially when combined with chewing tobacco. A major study...

New drug combo could control diabetes better

Type 2 diabetes is a common illness that happens when the body has trouble using insulin. Insulin is a hormone that helps move sugar...

Common blood pressure drug may help slow down aging

Getting older is a natural part of life. As we age, our bodies slowly lose some of their strength, and we become more likely...

Popular weight-loss drug may be linked to dangerous eye disease

A new study from Mass Eye and Ear suggests that people taking semaglutide—a drug sold under the names Ozempic and Wegovy—might have a higher...

These blood pressure pills linked to heart failure in women

A new study from the University of Bologna has raised important concerns about a common blood pressure drug known as beta-blockers. These medications are widely...

How a common vitamin could help beat cancer

Cancer is one of the most serious diseases people can face. It affects millions of lives around the world every year. While doctors have developed...

How cannabis and tobacco harm the lungs in different ways

A new study from the University of Otago in New Zealand has revealed that both cannabis and tobacco can harm the lungs, but they...