How marijuana may strongly change our DNA
Marijuana is becoming more popular and legal in many parts of the United States. According to recent reports, about 18% of Americans have tried...
Research shows a big cause of nerve damage in diabetes
A recent study suggests that people with diabetes who also have low vitamin D levels may be at a higher risk of developing nerve...
Can a common blood pressure drug help people live longer?
Scientists at the University of Liverpool have discovered that a widely used blood pressure drug, rilmenidine, may help extend lifespan and slow down aging....
Cholesterol-lowering drugs: benefits, risks, and surprising effects
Doctors often prescribe cholesterol-lowering drugs to help prevent heart disease, high blood pressure, and other health issues that come with aging. These medications, particularly statins and PCSK9...
These common drugs may harm your memory function
Many of us take medicine for everyday problems like colds, allergies, or high blood pressure. But did you know that some of these medications...
A simple food ingredient could help treat fatty liver disease
A recent study has found that resistant starch can significantly reduce fat and harmful enzymes in the liver of people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
NAFLD is...
A new way to boost cancer treatment with vitamin B3
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have found an exciting way to improve cancer treatment using the body’s own natural defense system—natural killer cells.
These cells help...
Study shows heatstroke can cause heart disease and obesity
Heat injuries are becoming more common as global temperatures rise, with over 100,000 people treated for heat-related conditions in the U.S. each year.
While most...
Social activity may help delay dementia for 5 years
Staying socially active, like visiting friends, attending parties, or going to church, may help keep the brain healthy as people age.
Research from Rush University...
Sugary drinks might increase diabetes risk via the gut
It’s well known that drinking sugary beverages can raise the risk of diabetes, but scientists have long wondered why.
A new study, published in Cell Metabolism,...