Tiny plastic particles may be silently damaging your heart
For decades, plastic has made modern life easier. It wraps our food, holds our drinks, and appears in countless everyday products.
However, as plastic breaks...
Could a common mood stabilizer help fight Alzheimer’s disease?
Alzheimer’s disease is a serious brain condition that gets worse over time. It causes memory loss, confusion, and changes in behavior, and it can...
This liver disease could increase risk of pancreatic cancer
For many years, doctors have known that chronic infections can quietly damage the body over time.
One of these infections is hepatitis C, a virus...
Can blood pressure meds harm your kidneys over time?
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a very common health problem that affects millions of people all over the world. It happens...
Brain cancer drug may be more effective at certain times of the day
Doctors may need to think about not just how they treat brain cancer, but when they do it.
New research from Washington University in St....
Depression drugs may help prevent severe gum disease
A new study has found that people who take antidepressants may be less likely to suffer from severe gum disease.
This unexpected finding could offer...
This common chemical may increase risk of Parkinson’s disease
Scientists from the University of Rochester and other research groups have found strong new evidence that a chemical called trichloroethylene, or TCE, might be...
Is this common painkiller safe for people with high blood pressure?
Paracetamol, also called acetaminophen, is a very common medicine that people use to reduce pain and fever.
Many take it when they have headaches, sore...
Do eggs raise the risk of certain cancers?
A new study from Harvard University has found that eating eggs might be linked to a higher chance of developing certain types of cancer.
These...
Study discovers a hidden cause of heart disease
For many years, doctors have focused on treating diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol to lower the risk of heart disease.
Medicines like aspirin...