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New diabetes drug linked to rare but serious side effect

New diabetes drug linked to rare but serious side effect

In a recent study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, researchers find that a new drug for type 2 diabetes, known as SGLT2 inhibitors, may...
Low total testosterone linked to chronic disease in men

Low total testosterone linked to chronic disease in men

In a recent study from University of Michigan, scientists find that a man’s total testosterone level may be linked to more than just sexual...
How marijuana can hurt your heart and blood pressure

How marijuana can hurt your heart and blood pressure

In a recent study, researchers from Georgia State University find that marijuana use is associated with a three-fold risk of death from high blood...
New hope for a revolutionary drug that reverses aging

New hope for a revolutionary drug that could reverse aging

In a recent study, researchers from Harvard University and University of New South Wales have made a discovery that could lead to a drug...
Common prostate cancer treatment linked to dementia

Common prostate cancer treatment linked to dementia

In a recent study from Penn Medicine, researchers find that a common hormone therapy to treat prostate cancer may double a man’s risk of...

Blood-borne cancer detection receives gold-plated boost

Imagine if a simple blood test could spot cancer early and speed up diagnosis? Well, scientists at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) are...
Common heart disease, allergy drugs linked to higher stroke risk

Common heart disease, allergy drugs linked to higher stroke risk

In a recent study from University of Aberdeen, researchers find that drugs routinely prescribed for allergies, heart disease and Parkinson’s are linked to higher...
How dementia and high blood pressure are connected

How dementia and high blood pressure are connected

High blood pressure is a common chronic health condition many people experience. It is known that the condition is a big risk factor for...
Gut bacteria protect cancer cells from chemotherapy

Gut bacteria protect cancer cells from chemotherapy

In a recent study, researchers find that a type of gut bacterium is linked to the recurrence of colorectal cancer and poor outcomes. The research...

Many people with colon cancer may not need chemotherapy

In a new study from Uppsala University, researchers find that many patients with colon cancer do not need any chemotherapy. In addition, among patients who...