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Using antibiotics for a long time may increase heart disease risk

Using antibiotics for a long time may increase heart disease risk

In a new study, researchers found that long-term use of antibiotics may increase risks of heart disease and stroke in women. They found that women...
Weight loss may protect you from 13 types of cancer

Weight loss may protect you from 13 types of cancer

In a study, researchers found that obesity is linked to eight more types of cancer and that losing body fat can help lower these...
This therapy combo may help prostate cancer patients live longer

This therapy combo may help prostate cancer patients live longer

In a new study, researchers found that a combination of prostate removal plus radiation therapy may help more prostate cancer patients live longer. The research...
How to choose the best over-the-counter painkiller for your health

How to choose the best over-the-counter painkiller for your health

There are many types of over-the-counter pain medications available for people, and it can be difficult to know which type of painkiller will work...
This common food chemical may increase your cancer risk

This common food chemical may increase your cancer risk

Recently, scientists from the FDA suggest that a common food additive, acrylamide, may contribute to cancer. Acrylamide is a chemical that can form in some...
AI could predict a heart attack better than human

AI could predict a heart attack better than human

In a new study, researchers found that machine learning is overtaking humans in predicting death or heart attack. Machine learning is the modern bedrock of...
4 tips to take drugs safely

4 simple tips to take drugs safely

Many people take drugs and supplements on a daily basis. Researchers suggest that it is important to be careful when using prescription and over-the-counter drugs,...
Routine testing for prostate cancer is not recommended

Routine testing for prostate cancer is not recommended

In a new study, researchers suggest that routine testing for prostate cancer has small and uncertain benefits and clear harms. Therefore, they do not recommend...
These 7 drugs cannot mix with grapefruit juice

These 7 drugs cannot mix with grapefruit juice

It is known that grapefruit and grapefruit juice can be beneficial to our health. The fruit is high in essential nutrients such as vitamin C...
Scientists develop a better strategy to treat high blood pressure

Scientists develop a better strategy to treat high blood pressure

In a new study, researchers found that using a patient’s overall heart disease and stroke risk to determine high blood pressure treatment could manage...