E-cigarettes could take serious toll on your heart health
E-cigarettes may be perceived as safer than traditional cigarettes, but two studies say they are just as dangerous, or even worse, for your heart.
One...
Supplements do not protect kidney health in people with type 2 diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that supplements of vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids (often sold as fish oil) do not help people...
Opioid overuse linked to high risk of cardiac arrest
In a new study, researchers found that opioid overdose victims who suffer cardiac arrest are distinctly different from other cardiac arrest patients.
But they may...
Frequent marijuana use linked to strokes and heart rhythm problems
In two new studies, researchers found that frequent cannabis use was linked to an increased risk of stroke and people diagnosed with cannabis use...
What you need to know about medical scans
Have you ever had to get an X-ray, MRI, or other medical scan? Do you know what these tests involve? Or what they can...
New finding may help treat inflammatory diseases better
In a new study, researchers have found a potential new target to treat inflammatory disease.
The research was led by the University of Birmingham and...
Weight loss surgery may cut cancer risk by half
In a new study, researchers found obese people who had bariatric or weight-loss surgery and lost more than 20% of their total weight were...
Opioids cannot help people with arthritis in the long run
In a new study, researchers found that opioid painkillers may temporarily ease the discomfort of arthritis, but they have no clear long-term benefit.
They reviewed...
Alzheimer’s breakthrough: Two amino acids could help develop new drugs
In a new study, researchers found that two short strings of amino acids could pave the way for new treatments of Alzheimer’s disease.
It is...
Mouthwash may be bad for controlling blood pressure
Many people use mouthwash to clean their teeth and gum every day.
But in a recent study from the University of Plymouth, researchers found that...