This genetic mutation combo can raise blood clot risk by 180%
Blood clots can be very dangerous and even deadly, and they form in two different parts of the body: arteries and veins. Scientists have...
Air pollution may raise your risk of dementia, Cambridge study finds
Breathing polluted air over long periods could increase your chances of developing dementia, according to a large new study.
Researchers analyzed data from nearly 30...
The most common types of cancer in men
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in men around the world. While there are many different types of cancer, a few...
Diabetes drug may lower risk of kidney stones, study finds
People with type 2 diabetes are more likely to get kidney stones, but new research shows that a certain type of diabetes medicine may...
ADHD drugs may change blood pressure and heart rate
A large study led by the University of Southampton has found that medications used to treat ADHD cause only small changes in blood pressure...
This sugar substitute can fight against pancreatic cancer
Stevia, often known as a zero-calorie sugar substitute, may offer more than just sweetness.
Researchers from Hiroshima University have discovered that stevia leaf extract, when...
Study discovers four types of autism
Researchers from Princeton University and the Simons Foundation have identified four different subtypes of autism, based on both clinical symptoms and genetic differences.
This is...
AI and mammograms could help detect heart disease in women
Mammograms are mostly known as a tool for finding breast cancer, but new research shows they could also help detect early signs of heart...
This blood pressure drug may help people live longer
Scientists at the University of Liverpool have found that a common blood pressure medicine called rilmenidine might help people live longer and stay healthier...
Study finds new causes of Parkinson’s disease
A new study from the University of Copenhagen is helping scientists better understand what causes Parkinson’s disease.
This disease is the second most common brain...