An ounce of prevention: pros and cons of disease screenings
Lots of diseases start silently. Conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and even cancer may have no symptoms at the start.
Screening refers to...
1 in 5 people using drugs and alcohol shows ADHD symptoms
A new study has found that 1 in 5 people who use drugs and alcohol show symptoms of ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder), with rates rising to over one-third among people...
Friday surgeries linked to higher risk of complications and death
A large study analyzing nearly 430,000 surgical patients has found that people who have surgery on Fridays or the day before a holiday face higher risks of complications, readmissions,...
Sleep apnea may increase Parkinson’s Risk – But CPAP could help
A new study suggests that people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may have a higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease.
However, using a continuous positive...
Scientists find the key to treating colon cancer
Scientists at Northwestern Medicine have discovered that blocking a protein called GATA6 in mice with colon cancer slowed down tumor growth and helped the...
Scientists find new way to prevent Alzheimer’s disease
A groundbreaking study led by USC Stem Cell researchers has found a way to reduce toxic tau buildup, a major contributor to Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Instead...
New diabetes drug can also protect kidney and lung health
Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2 inhibitors) are a newer type of medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. These drugs help lower blood sugar...
Steroid use linked to higher risk of heart condition in men
Scientists from the University of Birmingham, in collaboration with researchers from Germany, have found a troubling connection between anabolic steroids and a higher risk...
New discovery shows a major cause of arthritis in the gut
Scientists from the University of Colorado and other research institutions have found a possible link between gut bacteria and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a painful...
Common painkiller may harm people with high blood pressure
Paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen, is one of the most commonly used medications for pain relief and fever reduction. Many people take it for...