Weekend binge drinking may be more dangerous than you think
Many people believe that as long as they drink lightly most of the time, having a few heavy drinking nights on weekends is harmless....
Stroke may make parts of the brain look ‘younger’, study finds
Stroke is a serious medical condition that happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or reduced. This can damage brain...
Your ZIP code may age you faster than you think
Your address may tell more about your health than your habits. A new study from the NYU School of Global Public Health has found...
A simple blood test could detect multiple cancers and other diseases
Scientists at UCLA have developed a new type of blood test that could make it easier and cheaper to detect cancer and other diseases...
Cannabis compound may protect the brain from Alzheimer’s, study finds
A new study is offering fresh hope in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease, one of the most challenging brain conditions affecting millions of people...
Cannabis and tobacco may shrink key brain areas, study finds
Smoking and drug use are often discussed in terms of lung health or addiction, but a new study shows that these habits may also...
New drug could fight hard-to-treat high blood pressure
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. It affects about 1.3 billion people and is a major...
Alcohol use may cause brain warning signs years before dementia
Drinking alcohol is part of daily life for many people, but when it becomes excessive and long-lasting, it can lead to serious health problems....
Is prostate cancer blood test really helpful?
Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among men in the United Kingdom. Because of this, many men look for ways to detect...
Popular cholesterol drugs may bring kidney risks
Statins are some of the most commonly used medicines in the world. Doctors often prescribe them to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of...