What Your Blood Type May Say About Your Health
Most people think about their blood type only when they donate blood, need a transfusion, or fill out a medical form.
But scientists have found...
A Big Cause of Rheumatoid Arthritis is in Gut
Rheumatoid arthritis is a long-term autoimmune disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue around the joints.
It can cause pain, swelling and...
Could Fasting Reduce High Blood Pressure?
Fasting may help lower high blood pressure by changing the body's metabolism, according to researchers from Pantox Laboratories.
They propose that going without food for...
Common Blood Pressure Drug May Increase Eye Disease Risk
A widely used type of blood pressure medicine may be linked to a higher risk of glaucoma, according to a large study from the...
New Ultrasound Patch Could Help People Reach Deep, Restorative REM Sleep Faster
Scientists have developed a wearable ultrasound patch that could help people get more REM sleep without taking medication or undergoing surgery.
The technology, developed by...
New Drug Approach May Help Repair Damage From High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is one of the world's most common health problems, and it often causes damage without producing obvious warning signs.
A new animal...
Weight-Loss Hormone May Also Protect the Liver
Scientists have discovered that a hormone best known for reducing appetite may have another important job: protecting the liver from inflammation and scarring.
The finding...
Breast Cancer May Use Nerves to Help It Grow
An aggressive form of breast cancer may use immune cells to attract nerves into tumors, creating an environment that helps the cancer grow.
Researchers at...
Alzheimer’s Brain Changes May Start Years Earlier
Alzheimer’s disease may begin changing the brain years earlier than doctors have been able to see with standard scans.
A new study from the University...
Dirty Air May Trigger Rheumatoid Arthritis Flares
Air pollution is already known to harm the lungs and heart, but new research suggests it may also make rheumatoid arthritis more active.
The strongest...