Common blood pressure drugs may help reduce liver inflammation
When the liver is damaged for a long time, it develops scars in the tissue, a condition known as fibrosis. Over time, this can lead to portal hypertension,...
Western diets increase risks of cancer and gut inflammation
A global review of dietary patterns has revealed how what we eat profoundly affects our gut health, influencing the risk of diseases like inflammatory...
Most U.S. women unaware that diet can help prevent breast cancer
A new survey by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and Morning Consult reveals that only 28% of U.S. women are aware that a healthy diet can lower the risk...
Weight management program can treat long COVID, study finds
A recent study suggests that a structured weight management program, combined with support from dietitians and peers, could help people with long COVID who...
Sleep drugs linked to increased dementia risk
A recent study suggests that sleep medications may increase the risk of dementia in white individuals.
However, the type and quantity of medication may influence...
Blood tests may help predict stroke risk in people with this heart problem
A new study suggests that certain substances in the blood may help identify people with a type of irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation (AFib)...
Coffee may lower dementia risk in people with high blood pressure
A new study by researchers at Ningxia Medical University in China suggests that regular coffee consumption may reduce the risk of dementia in people with high blood pressure (hypertension).
The...
These common drugs could lower dementia risk, study shows
New research suggests that certain medications, including antibiotics, antivirals, vaccines, and anti-inflammatory drugs, may lower the risk of developing dementia. This study analyzed health...
Depression drug ketamine could treat PTSD, study shows
A new study has found that small doses of liquid ketamine, taken in a clinical setting, can significantly reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder...
New breakthroughs in diabetes treatment
Diabetes is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide, and researchers are constantly working on new ways to improve treatment and quality of...