Fat in This Plant Oil May Help Cancer Spread
A common type of fat found in palm oil may make some cancers more likely to spread through the body, according to research from...
A Hidden Joint Problem May Cause Gout
Scientists have discovered another possible reason why some people develop gout while others with similarly high uric acid levels do not.
Researchers led by the...
Scientists Find a Surprising Way to Treat Type 2 Diabetes
Scientists have discovered a possible reason why insulin-producing cells stop working in type 2 diabetes, and the finding raises hope that some of this...
Even a Small Daily Amount of This Snack May Cause High Blood Pressure
Licorice is a popular treat with a long history, but eating it regularly may affect the heart more than many people realize.
A study from...
Common Mouth Infection Could Harm The Whole Body
A serious infection in the mouth may be more than a dental problem.
Scientists in Sweden have identified the bacteria most often found in severe...
Cheap Gout Drug May Help People Avoid Joint Replacement Surgery
Osteoarthritis is one of the most common joint diseases in the world, especially among older adults.
New research suggests that a small daily dose of...
Common Blood Pressure Drug May Raise Higher Risk of Blinding Disease
A common type of medicine used to treat high blood pressure may have an unexpected connection to eye health.
A large UK study found that...
Free Healthy Groceries Help People with Type 2 Diabetes Lower Blood Sugar
Managing type 2 diabetes is about much more than taking medicine. Healthy food is one of the most important parts of controlling blood sugar,...
Birth Order May Influence Your Disease Risk Later in Life
Many families wonder whether birth order shapes personality, intelligence or success. A new study suggests it may also be linked to certain health conditions.
The...
Long-Term DNA Tracking May Treat Blood Cancer Better
Doctors have long struggled to predict which people with chronic blood cancers will remain healthy for many years and which will develop life-threatening complications.
A...