B vitamins may help lower drug-resistant high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects millions of people worldwide and is a leading cause of heart disease and stroke. While medications help many manage their...
A simple pill could reduce heart attacks and strokes
Researchers from Tehran University of Medical Sciences have found a simple and affordable way to reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and heart...
A new hope for treating deadly pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most dangerous types of cancer, with very low survival rates. A specific kind, called pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC),...
A common blood pressure drug may help people live longer
Scientists at the University of Liverpool have discovered that a drug called rilmenidine might help people live longer and stay healthier as they age....
No joke: Learning about urine offers healthy lessons
Go ahead, get the giggles out of the way. We're about to take a close look at urine, and in such conversations, bathroom humor...
Gum disease may disrupt brain function and increase dementia risk
New research suggests that gum disease could negatively affect brain function and potentially raise the risk of cognitive decline.
The study, recently published in the Journal...
New scanner can see ‘previously undetectable’ cancer spread
A revolutionary imaging scanner developed by scientists at the University of Aberdeen could transform the way breast cancer is diagnosed and treated, potentially reducing...
Fish oil may help reduce insulin resistance, study shows
A new study from Brazil suggests that fish oil may help lower insulin resistance and improve blood sugar control by reducing inflammation in the...
New treatment brings long-lasting relief for knee pain in older adults
A recent study from MedStar Georgetown University Hospital has identified a promising new treatment that significantly reduces knee pain, particularly for people aged 50...
New home-based support service could reduce hospital admissions for older adults
A new home-based support service aimed at helping older adults with early signs of frailty could significantly reduce emergency hospital admissions and save the NHS money, according to a...