Getting ahead of head and neck cancer
Many symptoms of head and neck cancer are hard to miss—a lump in the neck, persistent hoarseness, a mouth sore that doesn't heal—which is...
Cannabis compound CBD may help children with autism, new study finds
A recent study has found that cannabidiol (CBD), a compound found in cannabis, may help reduce anxiety and improve social behavior in children and...
A new blood test could spot Parkinson’s disease before symptoms start
Parkinson’s disease is a serious brain condition that slowly affects movement, balance, and coordination. Unfortunately, most people are diagnosed only after many brain cells...
Common blood pressure drug shows promise in slowing aging
Aging is something we all go through. As we grow older, our bodies slowly lose their strength, and the risk of diseases increases. While...
Research finds new cause of gum disease
Scientists from Umeå University in Sweden have made an important breakthrough in understanding how our genes may affect our dental health. Their study takes...
Common hormone drug may increase dangerous heart rhythm in young men
Scientists from the University of Birmingham and the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE Hamburg) have found troubling evidence linking anabolic steroid use to a...
Can people with diabetes eat fruit? Absolutely—with the right approach
For many people living with diabetes, deciding what to eat can feel complicated—especially when it comes to fruit. Since fruit is naturally sweet, it’s...
Blood pressure drops years before death, even in healthy older people
It’s common knowledge that blood pressure usually goes up as people get older—from childhood through to middle age. But what happens to blood pressure...
A better option than aspirin to prevent heart attacks
Heart disease continues to be one of the biggest health threats around the world. For years, aspirin has been the go-to medicine for people...
Using digital technology may prevent dementia in older people, study shows
For years, many people have worried that too much screen time and digital technology might damage our brains, especially as we get older. The...