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The gut may be hold the key to reducing side effects of cancer therapy

In a new study, researchers found that the gut may be the ticket to reducing chemo's side effects. They observed several reactions in mice given...

Intermittent fasting could help some people with heart disease live longer

While Intermittent fasting may sound like another dieting craze, the practice of routinely not eating and drinking for short periods of time has shown...

PM 2.5 pollution linked to memory loss, Alzheimer’s-like brain atrophy

In a new study, researchers found that women in their 70s and 80s who were exposed to higher levels of air pollution experienced greater...

Could “magic mushrooms” be a new depression treatment?

In a new study, researchers are exploring whether psychedelics or related compounds, could be a new treatment option for people with depression. The research was...

Common eczema disease linked to higher bone fracture risk

In a new study, researchers found that atopic eczema is linked to increased fracture risk in adults. It is the largest to date examining the...

Researchers find an important cause of statin-related muscle pain

Statins could reduce a person’s risk of a heart attack or stroke by lowering the levels of so-called ‘bad cholesterol’ in the body. They are...

Scientists now have a better way to predict heart attacks

Doctors need better ways to detect and monitor heart disease, the leading cause of death in industrialized countries. In a new study, researchers have developed...

This anti-itch drug may help prevent opioid overuse

In a new study, researchers found that an anti-itch medication that targets a specific part of our nerve cells can make morphine—which targets a...

Caner linked to doubled risk of stroke

In a new study, researchers found that people living with or beyond cancer are more likely to die from stroke than the general public. In...

Scientists find underlying causes of heart rhythm diseases

Despite advances in medical imaging, the mechanisms leading to the irregular contractions of the heart during heart rhythm disorders remain poorly understood. In a new...