Why do so many people refuse cholesterol-lowering statins?
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, claiming a life every 34 seconds, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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What you need to know about safer pain medicine use
Everyone has experienced pain at some point, whether from a scraped knee, a sore tooth, or a minor injury. In most cases, the pain...
Research finds a much more effective way to manage high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition that increases the risk of heart disease, strokes, and other serious health problems. Doctors...
Loss of smell may signal early Alzheimer’s and dementia risk
Our sense of smell does more than help us enjoy food or detect dangers like smoke. Researchers from the University of Chicago Medicine have...
How marijuana use may strongly affect our DNA
Marijuana use is becoming more common as more states in the U.S. legalize it. Recent data shows that about 18% of Americans have tried marijuana at...
Certain blood pressure drugs linked to bowel diseases
Diverticulosis is a condition where small pouches or bulges develop in the walls of the intestine. It is more common in older adults and, in...
Shorter telomeres linked to higher risk of stroke, dementia, and depression
A new study suggests that people with shorter protective caps at the ends of their chromosomes, called telomeres, may have a higher risk of developing age-related...
Processed red meat isn’t just bad for your heart, it’s also associated with dementia
Less red meat is good for the planet and a growing number of people have started the new year resolving to pursue a meat-free...
Obesity drug prescriptions are rising strongly
A new study has found that prescriptions for obesity medications are increasing, and this trend matches the rise in online searches for these drugs....
Air pollution linked to rising lung cancer risk in non-smokers
Lung cancer is one of the most common and deadly forms of cancer, with 2.5 million people diagnosed worldwide in 2022. While smoking remains the...