Heavy cannabis use may cause brain changes tied to psychosis
A recent study published in JAMA Psychiatry offers new insights into how long-term, frequent cannabis use may affect the brain in ways that raise...
Father’s Alzheimer’s may raise risk of brain changes linked to the disease
New research has found that people whose fathers had Alzheimer’s disease may be more likely to develop early brain changes linked to the condition.
The...
More Americans are dying at home from stroke, study finds
A new nationwide study reveals that a growing number of Americans are dying at home from ischemic stroke, a trend that reflects both changing...
Early Parkinson’s symptoms may look like normal aging
Parkinson’s disease is often thought of as something that only affects older people. However, this isn’t always true. Around 10–20% of Parkinson’s cases are...
Fasting may increase colon cancer survival rate by 20%
Fasting has gained attention not just as a weight-loss trend, but as a potential way to lower the risk of serious diseases like colorectal...
8 or more drinks every week may cause brain damage and memory problems
Drinking a lot of alcohol can seriously harm the brain, especially in older adults. A recent study published in the journal Neurology found that...
What your face might be telling you about fatty liver disease
Fatty liver disease is becoming more common around the world, especially as more people live sedentary lifestyles and deal with weight gain. This condition...
Old drug offers a new hope for lower back pain
Lower back pain is something most of us will experience at some point. In fact, about 8 in 10 people will deal with it...
High dose of this cholesterol drug may increase kidney damage risk
Rosuvastatin, a widely used cholesterol-lowering drug, has recently come under new scrutiny following a large study led by researchers at Johns Hopkins University.
While the...
High blood pressure drug linked to increased risk of sudden heart stoppage
A large European study has raised new concerns about a common medication used to treat high blood pressure. The drug, called nifedipine, may increase...