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Marijuana may help treat pain and sleep problems

In a new study, researchers found cannabis could be an effective treatment option for both pain relief and insomnia. It is good news for people...
Too little ‘bad’ cholesterol in body may lead to this type of stroke

Too little ‘bad’ cholesterol in body may lead to this type of stroke

In a new study, researchers found that too little low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL, commonly known as "bad" cholesterol) in the body may increase the...
Statin drugs may reduce dementia risk in older people after concussion

Statin drugs may reduce dementia risk in older people after concussion

In a new study, researchers found that statins may help reduce dementia risk after concussion in older people. They found that older adults have an...
Depression drugs may help people with diabetes live longer

Depression drugs may help people with diabetes live longer

In a new study, researchers found that antidepressants reduce deaths by more than a third in patients with diabetes and depression. The research was conducted...
This drug may help women with ovarian cancer live longer

This drug may help women with ovarian cancer live longer

In a new study, researchers found that a drug called niraparib may help extend life in women with ovarian cancer. This is good news for...
Sugar in the heart may help control blood pressure

Sugar in the heart may help control blood pressure

In a new study, researchers found that a particular type of carb plays an important role in regulating the blood pressure in the body. They...
Scientists find a new way to treat prostate cancer

Scientists find a new way to treat prostate cancer

In a new study, researchers have developed a new way to fight prostate cancer. They used a genetically manipulated virus to destroy prostate tumor cells...

This treatment may benefit heart attack patients with diabetes

In a new study, researchers found regular injections of a cholesterol-cutting drug could benefit patients with diabetes who have had a recent heart attack. The...

You need medical checks from age 40 to avoid health ‘black hole’

In a new study, researchers found that a full health screening from around age 40 can enable people to make changes when problems first...

Shorter proton therapy may treat prostate cancer effectively

In a new study, researchers found that treating prostate cancer with higher doses of proton therapy over a shorter time can achieve similar outcomes...