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...
Eating in sync with your body clock may help control type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetics inject themselves with insulin, a hormone that regulates the movement of sugar into liver, muscle and fat cells, up to four...
This popular herb product may harm your liver health
Kratom is a herbal product made from Mitragyna speciosa ─ a tropical evergreen tree in the coffee family found in Southeast Asia ─ with...
Inflammation could drive Alzheimer’s and other brain diseases
A recent study from the University of Bonn and elsewhere found that inflammation drives the development of neurodegenerative brain diseases and plays a major...
This inexpensive drug may enhance therapy effects in prostate cancer
In a new study, researchers have tested close to 1000 existing medicines and discovered that a cheap drug commonly used to treat parasitic worm...
Untreated sleep apnea can put your heart health at risk
February is American Heart Month. Did you know that sleep apnea impacts heart health?
According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, nearly 30 million...