Diabetes drug may lower risk of kidney stones, study finds
People with type 2 diabetes are more likely to get kidney stones, but new research shows that a certain type of diabetes medicine may...
ADHD drugs may change blood pressure and heart rate
A large study led by the University of Southampton has found that medications used to treat ADHD cause only small changes in blood pressure...
This sugar substitute can fight against pancreatic cancer
Stevia, often known as a zero-calorie sugar substitute, may offer more than just sweetness.
Researchers from Hiroshima University have discovered that stevia leaf extract, when...
Study discovers four types of autism
Researchers from Princeton University and the Simons Foundation have identified four different subtypes of autism, based on both clinical symptoms and genetic differences.
This is...
AI and mammograms could help detect heart disease in women
Mammograms are mostly known as a tool for finding breast cancer, but new research shows they could also help detect early signs of heart...
This blood pressure drug may help people live longer
Scientists at the University of Liverpool have found that a common blood pressure medicine called rilmenidine might help people live longer and stay healthier...
Study finds new causes of Parkinson’s disease
A new study from the University of Copenhagen is helping scientists better understand what causes Parkinson’s disease.
This disease is the second most common brain...
This mineral may help reverse artery plaques
Heart disease is still the number one cause of death around the world. One major reason is a condition called atherosclerosis.
This happens when fatty...
Second blood pressure number may predict dementia and stroke
Scientists at the University of Miami have found that the lower number on a blood pressure reading—called diastolic blood pressure—may give important clues about...
Recognizing liver cirrhosis symptoms in women
Liver cirrhosis is a serious condition where healthy liver tissue is slowly replaced by scar tissue. This scarring affects how well the liver can...