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Scientists discover a new way to slow aging

In a recent study, researchers found it was possible to reduce the burden of damaged cells, termed senescent cells, and extend lifespan and improve...

This drug compound could stop spread of cancer cells

In a recent study, researchers from Oregon Health & Science University found it may be possible to freeze cancer cells and kill them where...

Common allergy, heart disease drugs may raise stroke risk

In a recent study, researchers found that drugs routinely prescribed for allergies, heart disease and Parkinson’s are linked to higher stroke risk. The study was...

PTSD linked to high risks of heart disease, cancer

In a new study, researchers found post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was linked to cardiovascular disease and cancer, as well as the metabolic syndrome. In the...

Why metformin could help treat diabetes

Metformin has been used to treat diabetes for 60 years, but it is not entirely clear how metformin works only until now. Recently, researchers found...

These common drugs may harm your lung health

In a recent study, researchers found that the toxic effects on the lung of drugs commonly taken to treat a range of common conditions...

Smokers with this disease need more help to quit smoking

In a recent study, researchers found that while many people with peripheral artery disease (PAD) smoke, few receive proven smoking cessation strategies from their...

Scientists discover how antibodies linked to heart attacks

In a recent study, researchers found levels of antiphospholipid antibodies, which are linked to rheumatic diseases, are also elevated in myocardial infarction without any...

Gut immune cells could reduce inflammation in multiple sclerosis

In a new study, researchers have discovered that the intestine is the source of immune cells that reduce brain inflammation in people with multiple...

People whose blood pressure is only a bit high have big dementia risk

In a recent study, researchers found that 50-year-olds who had blood pressure that was higher than normal but still below the threshold of hypertension...