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Three common prescribed drugs may increase stroke risk by 60%

In a recent study, researchers from the University of Aberdeen found that drugs routinely prescribed for allergies, heart disease and Parkinson’s are linked to...
Sitting too much could harm heart health in older people

Sitting too much could harm heart health in older people

In a new study, researchers found sedentary behavior, like sitting for a long time, was related to future cardiovascular disease (CVD) in older people. Previous...
12 things you should put in your medicine box

12 things you should put in your medicine box

Everyone stores some medications at home for common diseases and health conditions. But it is hard to know whether the medicine stored for daily use...
You should not ignore heart attack symptoms while traveling

You should not ignore heart attack symptoms while traveling

In a new study, researchers suggest that people should not ignore heart attack symptoms while traveling and should keep emergency number at hand. The research...
Omega 3 during pregnancy may protect kid’s blood pressure

Omega 3 during pregnancy may protect kid’s blood pressure

A new study has shown that taking an omega-3 supplement during pregnancy may help protect the child from high blood pressure. The research is from...
New drug combo may stop aggressive skin cancer

New drug combo may stop aggressive skin cancer

In a new study, researchers found a new drug combo could stop the progression of a particularly aggressive melanoma. The research was conducted by a...
Medical marijuana may reduce pain, sleep disorders or anxiety in older people

Medical marijuana may reduce pain, sleep disorders or anxiety in older people

A new study has shown that medical marijuana may bring relief to older people who experience pain, sleep disorders or anxiety due to chronic...
A simple blood test for detecting liver disease early

A simple blood test for detecting liver disease early

A new study has shown new hope for developing a simple blood test to detect liver disease at early stages. The research was led by...

Scientists discover new way to fight infection and inflammation

In a recent study, researchers at Lund University in Sweden and collaborators have found how the body’s own peptides act to reduce infection and...
Why metformin could treat diabetes

Why metformin could treat diabetes

Metformin has been used to treat diabetes for 60 years, but it is not entirely clear how metformin works only until now. In a recent...