Common high blood pressure drug may fight alcohol use disorders
A recent study from the Queensland University of Technology found that a drug used to treat high blood pressure may alleviate anxiety induced by...
High doses of vitamin C may help fight cancer
In a new study, researchers found that high doses of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) enhanced immunotherapy, resulting in slowed or stopped tumor growth.
The research...
What heart patients should know about coronavirus
The coronavirus should have everyone's attention by now, health experts say.
And people with heart disease have extra reasons to be alert.
COVID-19, which was first...
Heart disease in women: How pregnancy, menopause, and more affect risk
It's a common scenario. A woman in her 50s wakes up feeling nauseous.
Dismissing it, she moves through her day, feeling a bit fatigued during...
This nutrient may protect heart health in people with arthritis
In a new study, researchers found that low folate levels in the bloodstream are linked to an increased risk of heart disease death risk...
Gold nanoparticles detect signals from cancer cells
A novel blood test that uses gold nanoparticles to detect cancer has also been shown to identify signals released by cancer cells which could...
Why it is hard for people with fatty liver disease to lose weight
Fatty liver disease affects about one in three Australians and is often associated with being overweight or obese.
If left untreated, it can lead to...
These 2 things may be key to minimizing diabetes risk
In a new study, researchers found that metabolic health and weight management are the keys to minimizing diabetes risk in older women.
As women age...
This imaging tech could detect colon cancer with 100% accuracy
Colon cancer is the second most common type of cancer worldwide, with about 90% of cases occurring in people 50 or older.
Arising from the...
Sugary drinks may strongly harm your cholesterol levels, increase heart disease risk
In a new study, researchers found that middle-aged and older people who drank sugary beverages daily were at greater risk of developing abnormal cholesterol...