New discovery shows a major cause of arthritis in the gut
Scientists from the University of Colorado and other research institutions have found a possible link between gut bacteria and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a painful...
Common painkiller may harm people with high blood pressure
Paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen, is one of the most commonly used medications for pain relief and fever reduction. Many people take it for...
Study finds best diabetes drugs to use with metformin
A major study by The GRADE Study Research Group has provided important insights into how well different diabetes medications work when taken alongside metformin, the most commonly...
Fatty liver disease linked to heart disease in lean people
A surprising new study from the University of Michigan has revealed that non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)may significantly increase the risk of heart disease—even in...
Common heartburn drugs may help lower blood sugar in diabetes
Antacids are common medications used to relieve heartburn, indigestion, and stomach discomfort by reducing stomach acidity. But a new study from the University of Maryland suggests that these...
Common blood pressure drug may raise risk of sudden cardiac arrest
Sudden cardiac arrest is a serious and unexpected heart problem that can be life-threatening. It happens when the heart suddenly stops pumping blood properly,...
Pain relievers may help speed up concussion recovery, study suggests
People who take common pain relievers after a concussion may recover faster than those who do not, according to a new study.
The research was...
New drug could lower blood sugar in type 2 diabetes more effectively
A new investigational drug, berberine ursodeoxycholate (HTD1801), has been found to lower blood sugar, improve cholesterol levels, and enhance liver function in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D).
The...
New discovery could protect cancer patients from radiation side effects
Radiation therapy is a key part of cancer treatment, with about 60% of cancer patients in the U.S. receiving it at some stage.
However, radiation...
More people are asking generative AI questions about their health. But the wrong answer...
More people are turning to generative artificial intelligence (AI) to help them in their daily and professional lives.
ChatGPT is one of the most well-known...