New drug may help boost weight loss and liver health
Scientists from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio have discovered a new drug that could help people lose weight and...
How tea and coffee drinking habits may affect blood pressure health
A recent study suggests that how people drink tea and coffee could influence their chances of developing high blood pressure. This research, conducted by...
Frequent use of sleep drugs may increase dementia risk
A study from the University of California, San Francisco, suggests that people who frequently take sleep medications may have a higher risk of developing...
Common diabetes drug can also prevent heart and kidney diseases
People with type 2 diabetes face a high risk of developing heart disease, strokes, heart failure, and kidney failure. Managing blood sugar levels is important, but preventing...
This drug can treat high blood pressure better than other drugs
A study from Columbia University suggests that many doctors may not be choosing the best medicine for treating high blood pressure. The research looked...
New diabetes drug may offer extra heart benefits for older people
A widely used diabetes medication may provide additional health benefits for older adults, according to a large-scale study led by the University of Glasgow....
New blood test could help detect multiple cancers earlier
Scientists at Oxford University have developed a new blood test that could help detect cancer in its earliest stages. The test, called TriOx, uses...
Common painkiller use during pregnancy linked to higher ADHD risk in children
A new study from the University of Washington suggests that using acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) during pregnancy may increase the risk of children...
A simple change to salt may lower stroke risk
A new study from China suggests that replacing regular salt with a mix that contains potassium may help stroke survivors lower their risk of...
A new way to make emergency contraception more effective
A group of researchers from the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), the Family Planning Association of Hong Kong (FPAHK), and Karolinska Institutet in Sweden...