How blood pressure declines in older adults are linked to early death
It's well known that blood pressure tends to rise from childhood into middle age, but scientists have long been uncertain about how it changes...
Inflammatory bowel diseases could be detected at birth, study finds
Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, are becoming more common across the Western world, with no known cure.
In Denmark...
Do your knees make noises? 41% of people have ‘creaky knees’, finds study
A new study by researchers at La Trobe University has found that 41% of people have "creaky knees."
This condition, called knee crepitus, is the...
New drug combo shows promise for treating pancreatic cancer
Researchers from Northwestern Medicine have discovered that a new combination of drugs may help fight pancreatic cancer, a disease known for being hard to...
How heart problems can affect your brain
Three common heart diseases—heart failure, atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat), and coronary heart disease—are linked to memory loss and a higher risk of dementia,...
New treatment may reduce insulin dependency in diabetes
Exciting new research presented at UEG Week 2024 has revealed a potential game-changer in the treatment of type 2 diabetes (T2D).
A combination of a...
How Ibuprofen may affect liver health differently in men and women
Ibuprofen is one of the most common over-the-counter medications used to relieve pain and reduce fever. It belongs to a group of drugs called...
This supplement could reduce pain in peripheral artery disease
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a serious condition that affects the blood vessels in the legs, making it difficult and painful to walk. PAD...
Yale research discover a big cause of cancer
A recent study by researchers at Yale University has brought new clarity to what causes DNA changes that lead to cancer. This research is...
Drinking alcohol may increase fall injuries in older people
Falls are the leading cause of serious injuries and death in older adults in the United States. Among these injuries, traumatic brain injuries, such...