Study shows moderate alcohol might lower heart risk—but there’s a catch
Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital have found something interesting about how small to moderate amounts of alcohol might help protect the heart.
Their study, published...
Warning signs your kidneys might be failing
Kidney disease is a silent health problem that often shows no clear signs until it becomes serious. This is especially true for older adults.
Many...
Poor sleep may fuel chronic pain—especially in women, study finds
Chronic pain affects about one in five people worldwide, and women make up as much as two-thirds of that number.
A new study from Aalborg...
New procedure could treat high blood pressure effectively
High blood pressure is becoming more common around the world. Many people try to control it by eating healthy, exercising, or taking medicine.
But even...
Lingering pain after a heart attack can be as dangerous as smoking, study finds
Ongoing pain one year after a heart attack could be just as harmful as smoking or having diabetes, according to a large new study...
Goodbye needles? New pill technology could replace many injections
A new breakthrough from the University of Bath could make painful injections a thing of the past for many patients.
The technology, developed by researchers...
Five things to know about the summer COVID surge—including ‘razor blade throat’
Despite an uptick in recent cases, the number of COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths is just about at new lows, according to the most recent...
Does running ruin your knees? And how old is too old to start?
You've probably heard that running is tough on your knees—and even that it can cause long-term damage. But is this true?
Running is a relatively...
New protein marker could help predict and treat aggressive lung cancer
A team of researchers in Japan has identified a protein that may play a key role in driving the progression of advanced lung adenocarcinoma,...
Fruits and vegetables can protect kidneys and lower blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health problem that can lead to serious conditions like heart disease and kidney failure.
Doctors...