HIV drug may help treat Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study, researchers found that a drug used to treat and prevent HIV/AIDS is showing promise as a potential therapy for Alzheimer's...
Scientists discover new genetic disorder
In a new study, researchers have cracked a rare gene variant for a disorder that sees a normal healthy child start to lose muscle tone...
Does sugar raise your blood pressure? It depends
In a new study, researchers found that while sugar-sweetened drinks are linked to elevated blood pressure, healthier foods that contain some sugars may have...
Diets low in cholesterol can help reduce heart disease, stroke risk
Advice for how to eat a heart-healthy diet should focus on food that is naturally low in cholesterol, according to a new advisory that...
Controlling inflammation may help treat this common gut disease
In a new study, researchers discovered that blocking a protein called IL1α that controls inflammation in the gut could decrease the severity of Crohn's...
New imaging tech could detect colon cancer with 100% accuracy
In a new study, researchers found that a new imaging technique in development provides an accurate, real-time, computer-aided diagnosis of colon cancer.
Using deep learning,...
Turmeric may help stop cancer growth
Its active ingredient called curcumin has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and bone-building capabilities. It has also been shown to prevent various forms of cancers.
However, the compound...
Everyone can do these 3 things to prevent heart disease
A recent study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health shows that controlling blood pressure, cutting sodium intake, and reducing trans fat...
Exercise may reduce side-effects of prostate hormone therapy
In a new study, researchers found that a prescription of short-term exercise for patients with advanced prostate cancer could help to reduce the side-effects...
Two ways to reduce bleeding risks caused by blood thinner drugs
In a new study, researchers found strategies that providers might use to help their patients better balance the risks and benefits of blood thinner...