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...
Hospital sink drains may be spreading dangerous bacteria
Hospitals are meant to heal, but they can also be places where patients pick up new infections. These "health-care-associated infections" (HAIs) are a growing...
Common cold virus linked to dangerous blood clot disorder
Platelets are tiny cell fragments in our blood that help stop bleeding when we get cuts or injuries. But sometimes, certain illnesses can cause...
Cinnamon may help control blood sugar and reduce diabetes risk
A new study suggests that cinnamon may help stabilize blood sugar levels in people with prediabetes, potentially slowing the progression to type 2 diabetes. The findings, published in...
Blood test could detect early pancreatic cancer with 97% accuracy
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers because it is often diagnosed too late for effective treatment. A team of researchers at Oregon...
A simple solution to high blood pressure
A group of international health experts is calling for new guidelines on treating high blood pressure. They want doctors to recommend potassium-enriched salt instead...
Dietary salt substitutes could prevent heart attack, stroke and death
A new study confirms that using a salt substitute can reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and early death. Researchers analyzed data from...