Marijuana may change genes in a surprising way
Marijuana is becoming more popular and legal across the United States. According to recent statistics, around 18% of all Americans have tried marijuana at...
Cholesterol-lowering drugs have surprising side effects, scientists find
Doctors commonly prescribe cholesterol-lowering drugs to help keep people healthy, particularly as they age. These medicines are meant to reduce the risk of heart...
Why blood pressure spikes in the morning and how to manage it
Many people may not realize it, but blood pressure tends to rise early in the morning.
This morning spike, which often occurs between 6 a.m....
Study links hearing loss to Parkinson’s disease risk
A recent study led by researchers at Oregon Health & Science University has uncovered a link between hearing loss and an increased risk of...
Scientists develop new method to boost cartilage repair therapy
Researchers from the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART) have found a new way to improve cartilage repair therapies using mesenchymal stromal cells...
Omega-3 fatty acids could help lower blood pressure naturally
Omega-3 fatty acids are well-known for their health benefits, especially for the heart.
Found in foods like fish, flaxseeds, and walnuts, these healthy fats play...
Scientists discover new sign for concussion
Researchers have recently found a new sign of concussion that could help catch up to one-third of previously undiagnosed cases.
This discovery focuses on a...
Tibetan medicinal herb may treat mild cognitive impairment
In Tibetan medicine, the medicinal herb Terminalia chebula (T. chebula) is highly valued for its extensive healing properties. Traditional texts and recent research both highlight its...
What are the key links between obesity and type 2 diabetes?
Obesity has become one of the biggest health issues around the world, and it’s closely connected with type 2 diabetes. People who are obese...
How chronic inflammation worsens heart failure
Scientists at the Gladstone Institutes have discovered how immune cells in the heart trigger scarring, a process known as fibrosis, which plays a key...