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Scientists confirm gluten intake linked to development of coeliac disease

In a new study, researchers have confirmed that the risk of developing the coeliac disease is connected to the amount of gluten children consume. The...

Scientists rewire damaged hearts with nanotube fibers

Thin, flexible fibers made of carbon nanotubes have now proven able to bridge damaged heart tissues and deliver the electrical signals needed to keep...

Scientists find new treatment for urinary tract infections

In a new study, researchers have made new discoveries that could lead to more effective treatments for urinary tract infections (UTIs). The research was conducted...

Researchers find the major cause of hardening of the arteries

Hardening of the arteries is called atherosclerosis. The health condition occurs when fat, cholesterol and other substances build up in the walls of arteries. The plaques...

MRI assisted biopsies could detect prostate cancer more effectively

In a new study, researchers found that using MRI scans to target biopsies is more effective at detecting prostate cancer than standard ultrasound-guided biopsies...

High fat food can make your body absorb marijuana CBD more

In a new study, researchers found that food high in fat could make the body absorb cannabidiol (CBD) more. The research was conducted by a...

Rising blood pressure puts women at greater stroke risk than men

As the severity of high blood pressure rises, the risk of stroke rises almost twice as quickly in women compared with men, according to...

How our choice of diet can lead to the development of diabetes

In a new study, researchers have discovered how our choice of diet can weaken our gut immune system and lead to the development of...

Fast food restaurants linked to more heart attacks

In a new study, researchers found that areas with a higher number of fast-food restaurants have more heart attacks. The research was conducted by a...

Mixing marijuana with opioids for pain relief linked to anxiety, depression

In a new study, researchers found that people who mix prescription opioids and marijuana for severe pain are more likely to have increased anxiety,...