Daily exposure to common ‘forever chemicals’ at home may lead to cancer
Scientists from New York University found daily exposure to a class of chemicals used in the production of many household items may lead to...
These antiviral drugs could help treat mild COVID-19
Scientists from McMaster University found the antiviral drugs molnupiravir and nirmatrelvir–ritonavir (Paxlovid), when used to treat nonsevere COVID-19, most likely reduce the risk of...
This study finds a major cause of high blood pressure
Scientists from Brigham and Women’s Hospital found that the hormone aldosterone is a common and unrecognized contributor to high blood pressure.
The research is published...
A woman’s heart attack causes, symptoms differ from a man’s
Scientists from the American Heart Association suggest a woman's heart attack may have different underlying causes, symptoms and outcomes compared to men.
The research is...
More evidence supports the link between air pollution and dementia
Scientists from Imperial College London found how air pollution contributes to dementia and a decline in mental ability.
The research was conducted by Professor Frank...
Why prescription drugs can work differently for different people
Different people taking the same drug can have markedly different responses to the same dose.
While many people will get the intended effects, some may...
Scientists find new option for older people with liver cancer
Scientists from UK HealthCare found new hope and options for older patients with liver cancer
The research is published in the Journal of the American College...
Heart attacks—different signs for men, women
A heart attack, also known as a myocardial infarction, happens when the flow of blood that brings oxygen to a part of your heart muscle suddenly...
New study shows a big cause of heart failure
Scientists from Johns Hopkins Medicine found evidence that excess sugars could well be a cause, not merely a consequence or marker of heart failure.
They...
What is the latest advice on avoiding and treating monkeypox
Monkeypox is a virus that was first discovered in Africa in 1958, but until the recently widespread transmission has not been seen outside that...