Liver disease can cause brain damage, study finds
The liver plays a vital role as a filter in the human body. But what happens when it malfunctions?
In a recent study from the...
Drug for inflammation may stop spread of cancer
Most cancer-related deaths come from metastases, the spread of cancer cells from a primary tumor to surrounding tissues or distant organs.
The cells that seed...
These 2 arthritis drugs can help reduce COVID-19 deaths
In a new study from King's College London, researchers found that arthritis drugs tocilizumab and sarilumab reduce the risk of death and the need...
Smoking harms the brain, raises dementia risk – but not if you quit
Everyone knows smoking is bad for the heart and lungs. But the damage it does to the brain often gets less attention than it...
This health problem ‘more than doubles’ risk of kidney failure
In a new study from the University of Limerick in Ireland, researchers found patients with gout are at increased risk of chronic kidney disease...
One year of this exercise training may reduce risk of Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study from the University of Texas, researchers found one year of moderate-to-vigorous intensity aerobic exercise training improved heart and respiratory fitness,...
Long COVID symptoms in a third of people with COVID-19
In a new study from the Geneva University Hospitals, researchers found among patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19, lingering symptoms seven months after infection was...
This arthritis drug combo can reduce risks of heart disease, stroke
In a new study from Flinders University, researchers examined the drugs commonly used by rheumatoid arthritis patients and found two combinations could reduce the...
Scientists confirm strong link between this brain disease and COVID
Ever since the coronavirus became a widespread global pandemic, medical researchers have sought to understand how the virus impacts other medical ailments, especially neurological...
Lithium in brain linked to depression, study finds
Depressive disturbances are among the most frequent illnesses worldwide.
The causes are complex and to date only partially understood. The trace element lithium appears to play a...