Why gut inflammation can turn into colon cancer
Inflammatory bowel disease, often called IBD, is a long-term condition that causes ongoing inflammation in the digestive system. The two main types are Crohn’s...
Cannabis use may increase stroke risk
Stroke is one of the most serious health problems in the world. It happens when blood flow to the brain is suddenly blocked or...
Scientists find a cause of diabetic blindness—and a way to stop it early
Diabetes affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide, and one of its most feared complications is vision loss. High blood sugar over long periods...
Could fasting naturally lower high blood pressure?
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world today. Millions of people live with it, and many may...
Do peanuts help cancer spread?
Peanuts are one of the most popular snacks in the world. Many people enjoy them roasted, salted, or mixed into foods such as peanut...
Lower blood pressure targets may help older people live longer
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. Millions of people live with this...
This mineral may help clear dangerous artery plaques
Heart disease is still the number one cause of death around the world. Millions of people die each year from heart attacks and strokes....
Scientists find how to stop pancreatic cancer before it spreads
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most dangerous forms of cancer in the world. It is known for being very difficult to detect and...
A common painkiller could quietly harm your kidneys—especially if you take blood pressure drugs
Many people reach for ibuprofen when they have a headache, sore muscles, or joint pain. It is one of the most widely used pain...
Study finds a major cause of autoimmune diseases
Our immune system is designed to protect us. Every day, special cells travel through our bodies searching for bacteria, viruses, and abnormal cells that...