Cholesterol drugs may do more than protect the heart, study shows
Cholesterol is a fatty substance that travels through the bloodstream. Although it often gets a bad reputation, cholesterol is actually essential for the body.
It...
Lab-grown ‘mini-brains’ show new cause of autism
Scientists from Mayo Clinic and Yale University have made an important discovery that may help explain how autism spectrum disorder begins in the very...
Hidden hormone may cause high blood pressure in millions, study shows
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. Doctors estimate that more than 1.5...
Simple blood test may help detect hidden testicular cancer after surgery
Testicular cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting young men, especially those between the ages of 20 and 40.
Although it is usually...
How simple lifestyle changes can still reverse your heart disease risk
Many people grow up hearing that healthy habits help prevent heart disease.
But what happens if you already have high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes,...
Popular weight‑loss drugs may help the heart heal after a heart attack
Drugs originally developed to help people lose weight and control blood sugar may also help the heart recover after a heart attack, according to...
Why Alzheimer’s patients lose sleep years before memory problems begin
Sleep problems are one of the earliest and most troubling symptoms reported by people who later develop Alzheimer’s disease.
Many individuals begin to experience restless...
AI therapy apps may help some people—but they also carry serious risks
Artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT are becoming increasingly popular for discussing emotions, seeking advice, or coping with stress.
Millions of people around the world...
1 in 3 people in dental appointments found to have diabetes or prediabetes
Many people visit the dentist regularly to check their teeth and gums, but new research suggests that these visits might also help detect another...
This diet may speed up breast cancer growth, scientists find
What people eat may influence how cancer grows in the body. For many years, doctors and scientists have suspected that diet can affect the...