Scientists find big cause of inflammation in heart disease
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in many Western countries. One of the most common forms of heart disease is...
Study finds which diabetes drugs work best with metformin
Type 2 diabetes is a long-term condition that affects how the body uses sugar, also called glucose. When a person has this condition, their...
Why the top blood pressure number matters more than you think
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health conditions around the world. It increases the risk of serious problems...
Scientists design a universal nasal flu vaccine
Scientists are working hard to find better ways to protect people from the flu, a common virus that spreads easily and can cause serious...
Why balance gets harder with age and Parkinson’s
Staying balanced may seem simple, but it is actually a complex process that involves the brain, muscles, and nervous system working together in a...
Scientists move closer to regrowing joints
A new wave of research is giving hope to millions of people living with arthritis. Scientists are now working on treatments that may not...
Weekend binge drinking may be more dangerous than you think
Many people believe that as long as they drink lightly most of the time, having a few heavy drinking nights on weekends is harmless....
Stroke may make parts of the brain look ‘younger’, study finds
Stroke is a serious medical condition that happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or reduced. This can damage brain...
Your ZIP code may age you faster than you think
Your address may tell more about your health than your habits. A new study from the NYU School of Global Public Health has found...
A simple blood test could detect multiple cancers and other diseases
Scientists at UCLA have developed a new type of blood test that could make it easier and cheaper to detect cancer and other diseases...