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Common anti-inflammation drug may increase your blood pressure

In a recent study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, researchers found that cumulative doses of oral steroids in patients with chronic inflammatory diseases...

This diabetes drug shows potential in fighting cancer

In a new study from Massachusetts General Hospital, researchers found that the anti-diabetic drug phenformin may prompt stronger cancer-fighting activities than its sister compound...

This study shows an important cause of grey hair

In a recent study from Harvard, scientists discovered that stress activates nerves that are part of the fight-or-flight response, which in turn cause permanent...

This stuff in ‘magic mushrooms’ may help treat depression

In a new study from Imperial College London, researchers found that psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms, may be at least as effective...

A good, simple way to help beat COVID-19: Exercise

In a new study from Kaiser Permanente, researchers found that exercise does not only guard against chronic diseases that can plague people as they...

This diet with lean beef may lower your heart disease risk

In a new study from Penn State, researchers found that although eating red meat may have a bad reputation for being bad for the...

Cocoa may help reduce liver disease caused by high-fat diets

In a new study from Penn State, researchers found that supplementation of cocoa powder in a high-fat diet may strongly reduce the severity of...

So you got vaccinated against COVID-19. Now what?

You’ve done your part to protect yourself, your loved ones and your community. What can you do now? First of all, before anything else: Be...

New guidelines for colon cancer screening you need to know

In a new article from the University of Minnesota, researchers published updated recommendations for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. They updated the 2009 American College of...

This study finds a new way to treat chronic pain without opioids

In a recent study from the University of Michigan, researchers found that a low dose of a drug called naltrexone is a good option for patients...