Most Americans unaware that alcohol raises cancer risk, study finds
A new study from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has revealed that most American adults are unaware that drinking alcohol can...
Depression increases dementia risk at any age, study finds
A new global study has confirmed that people who experience depression in midlife or later life have a higher risk of developing dementia. The...
Chronic cannabis use linked to heart disease risks, UCSF study finds
A new study from researchers at UC San Francisco has found that chronic cannabis use—whether smoked or eaten—can significantly impair heart and blood vessel...
New drug shows promise for hard-to-treat high blood pressure
A new medication called lorundrostat has shown strong potential as a treatment for people with uncontrolled or resistant high blood pressure, according to results from the Launch-HTN trial.
The...
New study shows why drinking sugar is worse for diabetes risk
For years, sugar has been blamed as a leading cause of type 2 diabetes. But new research from Brigham Young University (BYU) is challenging...
Menopause drug may also help prevent invasive breast cancer, early study finds
A drug already approved to treat menopause symptoms may also lower the risk of invasive breast cancer, according to new research from a phase...
Blood fat levels may predict Alzheimer’s risk, new study finds
People who are at risk for heart disease may also be more likely to develop dementia, according to new research from The University of...
A twice-yearly injection can strongly reduce high blood pressure
A new clinical trial has shown that a twice-yearly injection of an experimental drug can significantly lower blood pressure in people whose condition isn't...
Common drug may prevent joint surgery in osteoarthritis
A new study has given fresh hope to people suffering from osteoarthritis, a painful condition that affects the joints—especially the knees and hips.
This condition...
Early signs of clogged arteries you shouldn’t ignore
Clogged arteries, also called atherosclerosis, happen when a sticky substance called plaque builds up inside your arteries. Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich...