A simple pill may help you avoid joint replacement surgery, study finds
Osteoarthritis is one of the most common joint problems in the world, and it affects millions of people every year. It mainly targets the...
Popular blood pressure drug may carry higher risks than expected
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common health problems worldwide.
It often develops slowly and may not cause clear...
This smart drug can treat most dangerous heart problem
A new study from King’s College London has introduced a promising drug that could help save people during heart attacks by stopping one of...
Seafood virus may cause mysterious eye problem in humans
Scientists have uncovered a new and unexpected link between a virus found in sea animals and a growing eye disease in humans. This discovery...
Sleep problems may be a hidden cause of heart disease, study finds
Many people think about diet, exercise, and smoking when they consider heart health. However, a new study from Yale School of Medicine shows that...
The first 72 hours after a stroke could shape recovery, study finds
When people think about stroke, they often focus on the moment it happens. However, scientists now believe that what happens in the hours and...
Common blood pressure drug can boost cancer treatment
A new study from Dartmouth Cancer Center has found that a widely used blood pressure drug may help cancer treatments work better.
The research, published...
Short bursts of intense activity may dramatically cut disease risk, study finds
Many people believe they need long hours at the gym to stay healthy. However, new research suggests that even small amounts of intense physical...
Vitamin D in your 30s and 40s may protect the brain later from dementia
Vitamin D is often called the “sunshine vitamin” because the body makes it when the skin is exposed to sunlight. It is well known...
A tiny brain gas could hold the key to slowing Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease affects millions of people around the world and is one of the leading causes of memory loss in older adults.
It gradually damages...