The best body position when checking blood pressure
Blood pressure is one of the most important ways doctors check how healthy your heart is. Usually, it’s measured while you sit comfortably in...
Study shows surprising link between blood cancer and autoimmune disease
Scientists from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research have discovered that certain gene changes linked to leukemia may also lead to the development of...
Study finds new treatment for fatty liver disease
Researchers from the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have found a potential new treatment for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a condition that affects many...
Many Americans unaware that alcohol raises cancer risk, new survey finds
A new national survey has revealed a surprising gap in public health knowledge: many Americans don’t realize that drinking alcohol can increase the risk...
High doses of this blood pressure drug may raise sudden cardiac arrest risk
A new European study has found a possible link between high doses of the widely used blood pressure drug nifedipine and an increased risk...
Heart attack risk factors differ between young men and women, Yale study finds
A new study from Yale University has found that men and women under the age of 55 face different risks when it comes to...
This drug could reverse advanced liver disease, study finds
A major international study has found that semaglutide, a drug already used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity, can significantly improve—and in some...
Study shows how short- and long-term sleep loss affect the brain
Sleep problems affect a large part of the population, from tired teens staying up too late on their phones to older adults struggling with...
Staying active in midlife may help prevent Alzheimer’s, study finds
Being physically active between the ages of 45 and 65 could help protect your brain and reduce the chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
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Popular sugar substitute may harm heart and brain health
Erythritol, a sugar substitute often found in "sugar-free" or "healthy" foods and drinks, may not be as safe as many people think.
According to new...