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This widely used painkiller may deeply affect liver health

Ibuprofen belongs to a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, widely used over the counter to treat pain and fever. It’s well-established...

Nightmares linked to these health problems in people with heart disease

In a new study, researchers found that heart patients with weekly nightmares are five times more likely to feel depressed or anxious and even...

Reliable COVID-19 test could reduce virus spread, study shows

In a new study, researchers found a unique test that could target three viral genes to increase reliability and could cut COVID-19 detection time...

Cancer risks from obesity different in men and women

In a new study, researchers found that cancer risks from obesity are different in men and women. They found that a higher BMI (body mass...

COVID-19 virus can enter the brain, study shows

More and more evidence is coming out that people with COVID-19 are suffering from cognitive effects, such as brain fog and fatigue. And researchers are...

This widely used antibiotic drug can cause deafness

Gentamicin, a widely used antibiotic, is used in U.S. hospitals to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including infections in newborns and in other...

These existing drugs could be used against COVID-19, study finds

In a new study, researchers found that several drugs already approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) could potentially be used to...

Oral contraceptive pills may help prevent these 2 cancers

In a new study, researchers tested more than 250,000 women and found that oral contraceptive use protects against ovarian and endometrial cancer. The protective effect...

COVID-19 virus can spread during dental procedures

In a new study, researchers found that dental procedures can pose a high risk of viral transmission. This is because the tools that are used...

This study shows a new cause of Alzheimer’s disease

The last five years have seen great efforts to develop therapeutics to treat Alzheimer’s disease, but sadly, they have failed in the clinic to...