These 10 common drugs may increase suicide risk
The rate of suicide has been rising for 16 years and is now the tenth leading cause of death in the United States.
Most suicides...
Pain treatment is a big challenge in Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study, researchers found that the treatment and management of pain in people with Alzheimer's disease (AD) can be a challenge due...
Drugs for diabetes, inflammation, alcoholism may help kill cancer cells
In a new study, researchers found dozens of non-oncology drugs, including drugs for diabetes, inflammation, alcoholism—and even for treating arthritis in dogs—can also kill...
More than 2 million Americans with heart disease use marijuana
Even as more states begin to legalize marijuana for medicinal and recreational use and more marijuana products become available for consumption, marijuana's heart effects...
Common food chemical in cheese and meat may harm your blood pressure
Phosphates can make processed cheese spreadable, prevent coffee from clumping and help preserve many meat products. They are a common additive in industrially produced...
Drugs for minor pains may increase autism, ADHD risk if used in pregnancy
Acetaminophen is used to treat many conditions such as headache, muscle aches, arthritis, backache, toothaches, colds, and fevers.
It can reduce minor aches and pains,...
This common diabetes drug has surprising effects for healthy aging
Metformin is the most commonly prescribed type 2 diabetes drug, yet scientists still do not fully know how it works to control blood sugar...
These 3 brain games could boost your memory and thinking functions
In a new study, researchers reported that three new digital games can help people improve their cognitive skills.
They designed and developed the games—available online...
Big dinner may harm heart health, blood pressure
In a new study, researchers found that women who ate a higher proportion of their daily calories later in the evening were more likely...
Scientists discover what drives the most common pancreatic cancer
In a new study, researchers have identified a protein that drives the growth of pancreatic cancer and which could be a target for new...