A pharmacist’s guide to taking medications safely
As a pharmacist-health services researcher, Dr. Antoinette Coe studies how to improve medication use and safety. Some of her motivation comes from personal experiences...
Intense walking program boost stroke recovery, study shows
A new study suggests that stroke survivors can improve their ability to walk and their overall quality of life by following a structured, progressively...
Depression drugs effectively reduce anxiety symptoms
A new review from the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews confirms that antidepressants can effectively reduce symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in clinical...
Cannabinoids can be a safer alternative for pain relief
Chronic pain affects millions of people worldwide, but many current treatments come with serious risks. Opioids, commonly prescribed for severe pain, can lead to...
Common arthritis may cause prostate cancer, study finds
A new study suggests that genetically predicted rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may increase the risk of developing prostate cancer (PCa). The findings, published in Medicine on January...
Changing cholesterol levels linked to higher dementia risk, study finds
A new study suggests that older adults whose cholesterol levels change significantly over time may have a higher risk of developing dementia compared to...
Orange compound may help reduce obesity and heart disease risk
Scientists from Western University have discovered that a natural compound found in sweet oranges and tangerines could help fight obesity, diabetes, and heart disease....
Bottom blood pressure number can predict dementia and stroke
Scientists from the University of Miami have discovered that the lower number on a blood pressure test—known as diastolic blood pressure—may be an important...
Research shows a big hidden cause of rheumatoid arthritis
Scientists from the University of Colorado and other institutions have discovered that a specific type of gut bacteria may play a role in triggering...
This daily nutrient plays a vital role in Alzheimer’s prevention
Choline is a vital nutrient that plays an important role in keeping the body and brain healthy. The liver produces only a small amount...