Marijuana May Change Your DNA in Surprising Ways
Marijuana, also known as cannabis, has become much more common in recent years as more places have legalized its medical or recreational use.
In the...
These Health Workers May Be Best at Controlling High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is one of the biggest health problems in the world. Millions of people live with it every day, and many do...
New Injection Could Bring Lasting Relief for Chronic Back Pain
Back pain is one of the most common health problems in the world. Almost everyone experiences it at some point, whether after lifting something...
Common Heart Medicine May Not Help Everyone with Heart Failure
Heart failure is a serious medical condition that affects millions of people around the world and is a major cause of hospital admissions.
Despite its...
Can Blood Pressure Drug Beta-Blockers Cause Depression or Insomnia?
Getting enough sleep is essential for good health. During sleep, the body repairs itself, the brain stores memories, and the immune system becomes stronger.
Good...
Scientists Discover a Better Treatment for Deadliest Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, often called PDAC, is the most common type of pancreatic cancer and one of the deadliest cancers doctors treat.
It usually grows...
This Early Warning Sign May Help Fight Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia and affects millions of people worldwide. It mainly develops in older adults and slowly damages...
Popular Cholesterol Drug Linked to Higher Kidney Disease Risks
Millions of people around the world take medicines called statins every day to lower cholesterol and reduce their chances of heart attacks and strokes.
These...
Scientists Find an Important Cause of Autoimmune Diseases
Scientists have discovered an important clue that may explain why some people with leukemia also develop autoimmune diseases.
Researchers at the Garvan Institute of Medical...
Common Painkiller May Help Stop Cancer from Spreading Before Surgery
Cancer becomes much more dangerous when it spreads from its original location to other parts of the body. This process is called metastasis, and...