Free prescription drugs for seniors cut costs by 23%, study finds—But benefits uneven
In 2016, Poland introduced a nationwide policy that made prescription drugs free for people aged 75 and older, as long as the medications were...
Potassium-enriched salt can help control high blood pressure
A major health update from Australia’s National Hypertension Taskforce now recommends that people start using potassium-enriched salt to help lower blood pressure.
This important announcement...
Flu shot may lower heart attack risk by 18%, large study suggests
Getting a yearly flu vaccine may do more than protect against influenza. A new large analysis suggests it could also reduce the risk of...
Cherry and blueberry juice could protect heart health
Scientists from the University of Central Lancashire and collaborating institutions have found that drinking Montmorency tart cherry and blueberry juice may help protect heart...
Caffeine could help reduce body fat and diabetes risk
Scientists from Karolinska Institutet and other institutions have found that higher levels of caffeine in the body may help reduce body fat and lower...
ADHD drugs may work differently than we thought
A new study from Washington University School of Medicine challenges the long-held belief about how ADHD medications work.
Researchers found that common stimulant drugs like...
New blood test could help detect and treat Alzheimer’s earlier
Researchers from Emory University’s Goizueta Brain Health Institute have made an exciting discovery that could change how we detect and treat Alzheimer’s disease.
By studying...
Natural ways to ease nerve pain from peripheral neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that affects the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord.
It often causes pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness, especially in...
Breast size and headaches: Study points to possible migraine connection
Women with very large breasts who often suffer from headaches are frequently told they have “tension headaches.”
But new research from Wake Forest University School...
Black licorice linked to high blood pressure, study finds
Scientists from University of Rochester have reported potential health risks associated with consuming excessive amounts of black licorice.
Licorice root contains glycyrrhizin, a natural compound...