A common painkiller may strongly lower blood pressure
Acetaminophen is one of the most commonly used medicines in the world. Many people take it when they have a headache, a fever, or...
New AI tool could help detect lung cancer four months earlier
A new artificial intelligence (AI) tool could soon help general practitioners (GPs) detect lung cancer in patients up to four months earlier than current...
Empathy may stay strong in people with Alzheimer’s, study finds
A new study from researchers at University College London (UCL) shows that people with Alzheimer’s disease may keep their ability to feel empathy, even...
Eating an inflammatory diet may increase kidney disease risk
People who regularly eat foods that promote inflammation may be more likely to develop chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a new review published...
Cholesterol-lowering drugs may help cancer patients live longer, study finds
A new study suggests that people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) may live longer if they are already taking...
Walnuts may help reduce inflammation and lower colon cancer risk
A new study from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine has found that eating walnuts may help reduce inflammation throughout the body and...
Scientists find the most effective Alzheimer’s drugs
A team of scientists, including researchers from University College London (UCL), has discovered key differences in how four Alzheimer’s drugs bind to the toxic...
Many older people in long-term care face severe disability, study finds
A new study has found that many older adults admitted to long-term care (LTC) homes end up living their final years in a state...
Default 90-day statin prescriptions could prevent heart attacks
Doctors may now have a powerful way to help patients avoid heart attacks and strokes—just by changing how they prescribe medication.
A new study from...
Curing Alzheimer’s disease: Magic bullet or magic shotgun blast?
Why are researchers still fumbling in the quest to cure what is arguably one of the most important diseases confronting humankind — Alzheimer’s disease?...