Can some older adults safely stop blood pressure drugs?
High blood pressure is a very common condition, especially among older adults. It increases the risk of serious health problems such as heart attacks...
Common blood pressure drugs linked to dangerous eye disease
A new study has raised a possible concern about a group of widely used blood pressure medicines known as calcium channel blockers, or CCBs.
These...
Why more non-smokers are getting lung cancer
Lung cancer has long been seen as a disease mainly caused by smoking. However, doctors are now noticing a worrying pattern: more people who...
Warning signs of late-stage liver failure you should never ignore
The liver is one of the most important organs in the human body. It plays many key roles that keep us healthy every day.
It...
A common blood pressure drug may affect your gut health
Many people around the world live with high blood pressure, a condition that quietly increases the risk of serious health problems like heart attacks...
Common heartburn drugs may help lower blood sugar, study finds
Antacids are usually used to relieve common stomach problems such as heartburn, indigestion, and acid reflux. They work by reducing the amount of acid...
New heart pill can cut “bad” cholesterol by 60%
A new experimental pill may soon change how doctors treat high cholesterol and prevent heart disease.
In a large clinical study published in The New...
Study finds surprising cancer link between cats and humans
A large new study has made an exciting discovery about cancer in cats, and it may also help improve how we treat cancer in...
Medicinal cannabis may not reduce anxiety, depression, ADHD
A major new study has raised concerns about the use of medicinal cannabis for treating mental health conditions.
The research suggests that cannabis-based medicines may...
Man lives 48 hours without lungs thanks to breakthrough medical system
The lungs are one of the most important organs in the human body. They help us breathe by taking in oxygen and removing carbon...