Why cancer treatments are not for everyone
Cancer treatment has improved a lot in recent years, especially with the development of targeted drugs. These drugs are designed to attack cancer cells...
A hormone treatment may ease chronic back pain, study shows
Low back pain is one of the most common health problems in the world. It affects people of all ages, but it becomes more...
Gum inflammation may affect memory and increase Alzheimer’s risk
Alzheimer’s disease is a serious condition that affects millions of people around the world. It causes memory loss, confusion, and difficulty in daily activities.
Scientists...
Common heartburn drugs may harm your kidneys
Medicines called proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs, are widely used around the world to treat heartburn and acid reflux.
These conditions happen when stomach acid...
Big causes of thyroid problems and how to stay healthy
Thyroid problems affect millions of people around the world, yet many people do not fully understand how important this small gland is.
The thyroid is...
Common blood pressure drug may increase risk of sudden cardiac arrest
A new study from the European Sudden Cardiac Arrest Network has raised concerns about a widely used medicine for high blood pressure.
The research suggests...
Scientists find major cause of blood clot in legs
Blood clots are a serious health problem that can affect people of all ages, although the risk becomes higher as people get older. A...
Common blood pressure drug may raise skin cancer risk, study finds
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a very common health problem in Australia and around the world. It often develops slowly and...
A simple pain drug may help stop cancer from spreading
Cancer becomes much more dangerous when it spreads to other parts of the body. This spreading process is called metastasis. It happens when small...
Study finds a hidden cause of autism in the brain
Autism is a condition that begins early in life and affects how children communicate, learn, and connect with others.
Many children with autism find it...