Eye problems may signal brain diseases
A recent study from Singapore and the United States showed new evidence of a strong underlying link between degeneration of the eye and brain.
It...
Coffee may help cut liver cancer risk by half
Coffee is one of the most commonly consumed beverages worldwide.
Previous research has shown there are many health benefits of drinking coffee, which may be...
Get familiar with signs of a heart attack or stroke
Most people realize getting medical help quickly is crucial in response to a heart attack or stroke. But it's important to know the signs...
New drug may prevent liver damage, obesity caused by high-fat diet
In a new study, researchers found that a new drug targeting a key gene involved in lipid and glucose metabolism could tolerate a high-fat...
Why you should take anti-inflammatory drugs in the morning after surgery
In a new study, researchers found for the first time that circadian clock genes are involved in healing from surgery.
They demonstrated that anti-inflammatory medications...
Scientists discover new T-cell for ‘universal’ cancer therapy
In a new study, researchers have discovered a new type of killer T-cell that offers hope of "one-size-fits-all" cancer therapy.
The research was conducted by...
Banana plant compound may fight against deadly flu, coronaviruses
What keeps most infectious disease researchers up at night aren’t infamous viruses like Ebola.
Instead, influenza, commonly known as the flu, continues to be a...
Belly fat linked to repeated heart attacks
In a new study, researchers found that heart attack survivors who carry excess fat around their waist are at increased risk of another heart...
This muscle drug may affect cognitive ability in people with kidney diseases
Drug baclofen is commonly prescribed for muscle spasms and muscle pain and is also prescribed off-label for alcoholism, gastroesophageal reflex disease, and trigeminal neuralgia.
It...
These 10 common drugs may increase suicide risk
The rate of suicide has been rising for 16 years and is now the tenth leading cause of death in the United States.
Most suicides...