Is smoking cannabis really safer than tobacco?
As cannabis becomes legal in more U.S. states, more people seem to believe that smoking it is safe—especially compared to smoking tobacco. But is...
Symptoms of severely high blood pressure everyone should know
Blood pressure is a vital sign of your overall health. It tells us how much force your blood uses to push against the walls...
Kidney markers could help doctors prevent heart failure, study finds
An international research team led by Osaka University has discovered a promising way to help doctors predict and possibly prevent heart failure. Their study...
Scientists find hidden cause of cancer
Scientists in Australia have uncovered a new way cancer may begin in the body—through tiny circular pieces of genetic material called circular RNAs. These small...
These daily habits help prevent high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often called a “silent” condition because it usually has no obvious symptoms. Yet it affects millions of people...
Scientists improve breast cancer treatment while reducing healthy tissue damage
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women across the world. Scientists are working hard to find new and better ways...
Riding a bike may help lower dementia risk in older adults
A large international study has found that older adults who regularly ride a bicycle for transportation may have a lower risk of developing dementia...
Plant compounds in fruits, veggies, and nuts may lower heart disease risk
A new study led by researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has found that eating more plant-based foods rich in...
New “smart” dental implant could help teeth feel real again
Every year, millions of Americans receive dental implants to replace missing teeth. These implants look and function like natural teeth in many ways—but one...
Old heart drug may fight deadly superbugs in hospitals
A new study from Emory University offers hope in the fight against antibiotic-resistant infections, a growing global health threat. Published in PNAS, the research...