Surprising link between blood cancer genes and arthritis
Scientists from Adelaide and the United States have made a surprising discovery about a rare form of arthritis. They found that some people with...
Study shows big cause of Parkinson’s and Lewy body dementia
Parkinson’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) are two serious brain diseases that affect millions of people in the United States. They cause problems...
Study finds best blood pressure drug choices for older people
A new study from Columbia University has found that many doctors might not be choosing the best medicine for treating high blood pressure.
The research...
Probiotics may help lower heart disease risk, study finds
Researchers at Griffith University in Australia recently looked at how probiotics might help reduce the risk of heart disease. Probiotics are good bacteria that...
Marijuana can affect our genes in a surprising way
Marijuana, a plant that people often smoke or eat, is becoming more accepted and legal across the United States. It is now the most...
Major causes of high blood pressure everyone needs to know
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health problem that affects millions of people around the world. It happens when the force...
How your coffee habits could affect your kidneys
Scientists from the University of Toronto and other research centers recently studied how drinking a lot of coffee might affect kidney health. They also...
Cuff size can strongly affect your blood pressure readings
High blood pressure is a major health problem. It can raise the risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and other serious conditions. In...
Fatty liver disease can increase heart disease risk, especially in slim people
Researchers at the University of Michigan have made a surprising discovery: people who have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and a normal body weight...
Could vitamin D help protect people with diabetes from nerve damage?
A new study has found an important link between vitamin D and a painful condition called neuropathy, which affects the nerves. The researchers discovered...