Could mouthwash affect your blood pressure?
Mouthwash is a common part of many people’s daily routine. It freshens breath, kills bacteria, and helps prevent gum disease. But new research suggests...
A simple pill may help people avoid knee and hip surgeries
Good news for people with joint pain! A recent study suggests that a pill called colchicine could lower the chances of needing knee and...
One in three people at risk of heart rhythm disorders
Heart rhythm disorders are becoming more common, yet most people don’t know much about them.
These conditions, which affect how the heart beats, can be...
Just one hour of screen time increases risk of near-sightedness
A new study suggests that the more time people spend staring at screens, the higher their risk of developing nearsightedness (myopia).
Researchers found that for...
Healthy fats like omega-3s may prevent motor neuron disease and dementia
A new study suggests that increasing omega-3 fatty acids in the brain could help slow the progression of motor neuron disease (MND).
Researchers from University College London (UCL) found that...
Diabetes and obesity drugs may help treat mental diseases
New research suggests that medications originally developed for diabetes and obesity could have potential benefits for mental health and cognitive disorders.
A study from the...
Common depression drugs may speed up memory loss in dementia
A recent study suggests that antidepressants might make memory and thinking problems worse for people with dementia.
However, some antidepressants seem to have less harmful...
Cold therapy can protect breast cancer patients from nerve pain
A new study led by a researcher from George Washington University Cancer Center has found that cold therapy can help breast cancer patients avoid...
For the sake of astronaut health, should we make the International Space Station dirtier
There are several well-documented health risks that come from spending extended periods in microgravity, including muscle atrophy, bone density loss, and changes to organ...
People with schizophrenia have unique brain structure
A new study has revealed that schizophrenia manifests differently in each person, with variations in brain structure reflecting the diverse symptoms of the condition....