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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...

Long-term use of anti-inflammatory drugs may lower dementia risk

A new study suggests that taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for a long time may reduce the risk of developing dementia. The research, published in the Journal...

New blood test could detect gallbladder cancer more accurately

Scientists at Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital have discovered specific proteins in the blood that can help doctors distinguish between gallbladder cancer and...

Hormone therapy may drive Alzheimer’s development in older people

A new study by researchers at Mass General Brigham has found that women over 70 who took menopausal hormone therapy (HT) more than a decade...

Early menopause linked to higher risk of type 2 diabetes

A new study from Korea University has found that women who experience menopause before age 40 have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The research, published...

Dental implants can last over 40 years, study finds

A new study from the University of Gothenburg has confirmed that dental implants used to replace single missing teeth can remain functional for nearly...

Colonoscopy vs. at-home colon cancer screening

We know that a colonoscopy is the most effective tool for the early detection and prevention of colon cancer. But anyone who has ever had...

Scientists find surprising cause of arthritis

Scientists have discovered that a certain type of bacteria in the gut may play a role in causing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in people who...

New drug shows promise in treating fatty liver disease

Liver disease affects millions of adults in the United States, and one of the most common forms is non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). This condition occurs...

Common blood pressure drug may cause kidney disease

Researchers at Columbia University have been studying a popular medication used to treat high blood pressure, and their findings suggest that one drug, chlorthalidone, may cause...