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Joe Biden has prostate cancer with bone spread. An oncologist explains what you need...

Former US President Joe Biden, aged 82, has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, marking...

Common drug for addiction could help treat long COVID

A drug usually used to help people recover from opioid addiction might also offer new hope for those suffering from long COVID. Researchers from Griffith...

Why vitamin B12 matters in pregnancy

A new study suggests that not getting enough vitamin B12 during pregnancy could increase the risk of future health problems for both mother and...

How legal cannabis is changing the way some people use prescription drugs

As more U.S. states legalize marijuana for medical and recreational use, new research is showing how these laws may be influencing the way people...

Even “normal” sodium levels may raise your risk of heart disease, study finds

A new study suggests that having sodium levels on the higher end of the "normal" range could put you at greater risk for serious...

Common heartburn drugs may bring risks to kidney health

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are commonly used medications for treating heartburn, acid reflux, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Popular brands like Prilosec, Nexium, and...

New diabetes drugs linked to serious infection

A recent study by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, has raised concerns about a potential health...

Moderate coffee drinking may reduce risk of stroke and heart disease

A recent study conducted by researchers at Semmelweis University has brought good news for coffee lovers. According to their findings, drinking up to three...

Lowering blood pressure to 120 mm Hg can protect heart health effectively

A recent study has revealed that lowering systolic blood pressure—the top number in a blood pressure reading—to less than 120 mm Hg can significantly...

Why red meat may increase colorectal cancer risk

Researchers from the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and the National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS) have uncovered a crucial link between high...