Scientists Find Surprising Effects of Common Cholesterol Drugs
Millions of people around the world take cholesterol-lowering medicines every day. Doctors often prescribe these medicines because high cholesterol is one of the biggest...
10 Everyday Foods That Naturally Help Lower High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. Millions of people have it, and many...
Obesity Crisis Could Cause 1.37 Million Early Heart Disease Deaths Every Year by 2050
Obesity has become one of the biggest health challenges in the world.
It is no longer only linked to carrying extra body weight. Doctors now...
Could an Anti-Inflammatory Diet Help Prevent Dementia?
A growing body of research suggests that the foods we eat may influence how well our brains age.
While there is still no cure for...
Why Most Back Pain Treatments Don’t Last
Millions of people around the world live with chronic back pain. It is one of the most common reasons for visiting a doctor, missing...
New Blood Test May Predict Alzheimer’s Symptoms Years Before Memory Loss
A simple blood test may one day tell doctors not only whether a person has Alzheimer's disease, but also when memory problems are likely...
Your Eyes Could Reveal Six Major Diseases in Seconds with New AI Tool
Artificial intelligence is changing many areas of medicine, and a new study suggests that a simple eye scan may soon help doctors detect several...
Why Many Lung Cancer Patients Cannot Get Right Treatment in Time
Cancer treatment has entered a new era. Years ago, many people with lung cancer received similar treatments because doctors had limited information about the...
Scientists Find Another Health Benefit of Metformin Beyond Diabetes Treatment
For many years, metformin has been considered the first-choice medicine for treating type 2 diabetes. Millions of people take it every day to help...
Daytime Sleepiness and Trouble Falling Asleep Linked to Higher Blood Pressure Risk
Good sleep is essential for both the brain and the heart, and new research suggests that certain sleep problems may work together to increase...