Scientists Finds a Hidden Cause of Heart Disease
Coronary artery disease is one of the most common forms of heart disease and a major cause of death.
It develops when fatty material, cholesterol...
Why Social Media Is Turning People Against Cholesterol Drugs Statins
Statins are among the most widely used medicines for preventing heart disease, yet they remain controversial in many online communities.
A Stanford Medicine study used...
Too Much Coffee May Be Risky With Severe High Blood Pressure
A morning coffee is part of daily life for millions of people, and many studies have linked moderate coffee drinking with possible health benefits.
But...
Popular Cholesterol Drug May Carry Kidney Risks
A widely used cholesterol-lowering medicine may carry a small but important risk for the kidneys, especially when taken at higher doses.
Researchers from Johns Hopkins...
Common Painkiller May Raise Blood Pressure
Paracetamol, also called acetaminophen, is one of the world’s most widely used medicines.
People commonly take it for headaches, muscle aches, fever and many types...
This Plant Oil Fat Linked to Cancer Spread
A type of fat found in palm oil may help some cancers spread more easily, according to research from the Institute for Research in...
Why Inflammation May Cause Autism
Inflammation during childhood may interfere with the development of important brain cells, according to research from the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
The finding...
Common Blood Pressure Drugs May Increase Vision Loss Disease
A widely used type of blood pressure medicine may be linked to a higher risk of glaucoma, according to research involving more than 427,000...
First-Birth Age May Shape Arthritis Risk in Women
A new study suggests that the age when a woman has her first child may be linked to her chance of developing rheumatoid arthritis...
Study Finds a Big Hidden Cause of Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia are serious brain disorders that become more common with age.
Both can affect movement, thinking and daily life, although...