Drinking 2-3 cups of coffee a day may help protect your heart

Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world. Millions of people start their day with a warm cup of coffee to...

Common fat in many foods may help cancer spread, scientists warn

Many people think about sugar, salt, or calories when they worry about unhealthy foods. But scientists are now looking closely at another ingredient that...

Common painkiller may quietly harm kidneys if you take blood pressure drugs

Many people take medicine every day to control high blood pressure. These medicines help protect the heart and blood vessels and lower the risk...

Moderate milk drinking may protect the heart, but too much may raise cancer risk

Milk has long been considered a healthy drink. Many people grow up being told that drinking milk helps build strong bones and supports overall...

Common blood pressure drugs may increase heart failure in women

Beta‑blockers are medicines that doctors often prescribe to help control high blood pressure. High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most...

Warning signs alcohol is slowly damaging your liver

The liver is one of the most important organs in the human body. It works quietly every day to keep the body healthy. The...

Shingles vaccine may help slow aging, study finds

A vaccine that is usually given to prevent shingles may have another surprising benefit. New research suggests that it might also help slow the...

Severe COVID and flu may raise lung cancer risk years later

Respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19 and influenza are usually thought of as short-term infections that cause fever, cough, and fatigue. Most people recover within...

Long‑term exercise strongly improves immune system in older people

For many years, doctors and scientists have known that regular physical activity helps people stay healthy. Exercise can strengthen the heart, improve muscle power,...

A simple strength test may predict your future disease risk

Many people think of muscle strength mainly in terms of fitness or physical appearance. However, new research suggests that muscle strength may reveal much...