Two popular cholesterol drugs can both effectively prevent heart attacks, strokes
Many people around the world take medicines to control their cholesterol levels. Cholesterol is a fatty substance in the blood. When levels of “bad”...
Scientists find way to help damaged brain cells recover in Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s disease is a long-term brain condition that affects movement, thinking, and daily life. It often develops slowly over many years.
People with Parkinson’s may...
New test can detect Lewy body dementia early
Lewy body disease is a serious condition that affects the brain. It can change how people think, move, and remember. It is not as...
Hidden signs your heart may be in trouble
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death across the world. It affects millions of people every year and often develops slowly...
Simple drinks can help control high blood pressure
High blood pressure is a very common health problem around the world. Many people have it without even knowing, which is why it is...
Which diabetes drug works best with metformin?
Type 2 diabetes is a long-term condition that affects how the body uses sugar, also called glucose. In people with this condition, the body...
Common anxiety drugs may influence pancreatic cancer growth
Many people take medicines called benzodiazepines to help with anxiety, stress, or sleep problems.
These drugs are often prescribed to help people feel calmer or...
A common pain reliever may affect blood pressure in an unexpected way
Acetaminophen is one of the most widely used pain medicines in the world. Many people take it to ease headaches, reduce fever, or relieve...
Study finds a big cause of inflammation and aging
Aging is something everyone experiences, but scientists are still trying to fully understand why it happens and how it affects the body. As people...
A simple blood test could replace painful bone procedures for cancer diagnosis
Doctors have long relied on painful procedures to diagnose and monitor certain blood cancers. One of these cancers is multiple myeloma, a disease that...