Scientists find hidden cause of cancer
Scientists in Australia have uncovered a new way cancer may begin in the body—through tiny circular pieces of genetic material called circular RNAs. These small...
These daily habits help prevent high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often called a “silent” condition because it usually has no obvious symptoms. Yet it affects millions of people...
Scientists improve breast cancer treatment while reducing healthy tissue damage
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women across the world. Scientists are working hard to find new and better ways...
Riding a bike may help lower dementia risk in older adults
A large international study has found that older adults who regularly ride a bicycle for transportation may have a lower risk of developing dementia...
Plant compounds in fruits, veggies, and nuts may lower heart disease risk
A new study led by researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has found that eating more plant-based foods rich in...
New “smart” dental implant could help teeth feel real again
Every year, millions of Americans receive dental implants to replace missing teeth. These implants look and function like natural teeth in many ways—but one...
Old heart drug may fight deadly superbugs in hospitals
A new study from Emory University offers hope in the fight against antibiotic-resistant infections, a growing global health threat. Published in PNAS, the research...
Lowering blood pressure strongly reduces dementia risk, study confirms
Dementia is now the fifth leading cause of death worldwide, placing a heavy burden on families, healthcare systems, and economies.
As there are still no...
A new way to measure blood pressure could save thousands of lives
Researchers in the UK have found a better way to measure blood pressure in the ankle, which could help people who can’t have their...
Long-term use of birth-control pill may increase in brain tumor risk
A new study from France has found that taking the progestogen-only birth control pill desogestrel for more than five years is linked to a...