Yale scientists find major causes of most types of cancer
A recent study from Yale University has helped answer a question many people ask: how much of cancer is within our control, and how...
Study finds deep cause of tough high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a major health issue in the United States. It affects more than 116 million adults and...
This pill may help people with joint pain avoid knee and hip surgery
There’s some encouraging news for people living with painful joints. A recent study has found that a common anti-inflammatory drug called colchicine might lower...
Understand common causes of white coat hypertension
Have you ever visited the doctor and been told your blood pressure is high—only to find it’s completely normal when you check it at...
Statins may protect chest muscles in smokers, while aspirin could increase muscle loss
A recent study has found that statins may help slow down chest muscle loss in current and former smokers, while aspirin may do the...
New injection can treat chronic back pain without surgery
Back pain is one of the most common health problems in the world, affecting millions of people and making everyday tasks difficult.
For many, the...
Natural ways to keep your bones strong as you age
Your bones are the framework of your body, giving it structure and protecting your organs.
But as you grow older, your bones naturally lose strength,...
Mouth and gut bacteria may cause memory loss in Parkinson’s disease
Scientists have found new evidence that bacteria in the mouth and gut could be linked to memory problems in people with Parkinson’s disease.
The study,...
B vitamins may help lower blood pressure, study finds
A new study from the University of Maine suggests that B vitamins could help lower blood pressure, especially for people who don’t respond well...
A once-a-week pill for schizophrenia could change lives, new study shows
Taking medication every single day can be difficult for many people, especially those living with chronic conditions like schizophrenia.
To help make treatment easier, researchers...