Scientists find a new cause of common liver disease
Scientists have made an important discovery that could change how we understand a common liver disease. A new study shows that a very small...
How fast can cancer spread without treatment?
Cancer is a disease that happens when abnormal cells begin to grow out of control in the body. These cells do not behave like...
Why this common diabetes drug does more than lower blood sugar
Metformin is one of the most commonly used medicines for people with type 2 diabetes.
Doctors around the world have been prescribing it for many...
Dizziness may signal this disease
Many people have felt dizzy at some point in their lives. It can feel like the room is spinning, or like your body is...
Scientists find the cause of major cancers
Cancer is one of the diseases people fear the most. Many people ask the same question: is cancer simply a matter of bad luck,...
A simple swap could lower blood pressure—but almost no one is using it
High blood pressure is a very common health problem that affects millions of people around the world. It is often called a “silent” condition...
Warning signs of kidney failure you should watch for
Kidney disease is becoming more common around the world, especially as people live longer. As we age, our bodies slowly change, and this includes...
A surprising first choice for high blood pressure drugs could save lives
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world today. Millions of people live with it, and many do...
Study discovers new treatment for serious brain diseases
Scientists are constantly searching for better ways to treat serious brain diseases, especially those that worsen over time. Now, a new study offers hope...
Mental and physical diseases share the same roots, study finds
For many years, people have separated mental health from physical health. Mental illness has often been treated as something less visible or less real...