New gene discovery may help protect against kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a growing health problem that affects millions of people around the world. When someone has CKD, their kidneys slowly...
Can blood pressure medications help prevent dementia?
A new study has found that taking medicine for high blood pressure may lower the risk of dementia in older adults. This brings hope...
New CBD treatments could treat epilepsy, multiple sclerosis more effectively
Researchers from the University of South Australia have found a way to make cannabidiol (CBD) work better in the body, potentially transforming how it's...
Insomnia can lead to heart issues − a psychologist recommends changes that can improve...
About 10% of Americans say they have chronic insomnia, and millions of others report poor sleep quality. Ongoing research has found that bad sleep...
Coffee machines in your workplace may raise cholesterol, study finds
A new study from Sweden suggests that coffee made in many workplace coffee machines may contain substances that raise cholesterol levels. The research was...
Childhood obesity may increase COPD risk later in life
A new large study from Denmark has found that children who are overweight or obese are more likely to develop a serious lung disease...
Alzheimer’s drug may be less effective in women, study finds
Sales of Leqembi (lecanemab), a drug that targets Alzheimer’s disease, have been climbing steadily since its approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration...
Blood sugar monitors may help keep diabetic patients out of the ICU
Diabetic ketoacidosis, or DKA, is a serious and common complication in people with diabetes. It happens when the body doesn't have enough insulin to...
AI-powered mammograms may help detect heart disease in women
Mammograms are best known as a tool to screen for breast cancer, but a new study shows they may also reveal hidden signs of...
How cigars, pipes, and smokeless tobacco harm your heart
Most people know that smoking cigarettes is bad for their health, but did you know that other tobacco products like cigars, pipes, and smokeless...