Scientists find causes of major types of cancer
Many of the most common cancers in the United States are influenced by human choices.
For example, excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light increases the...
Study finds key age windows to prevent cognitive decline
A new study has revealed that brain aging doesn’t follow a smooth, gradual decline but instead happens in distinct phases, with critical transition points.
Researchers from Stony Brook...
Study finds big cause of higher heart disease risk in type 2 diabetes
People with Type 2 diabetes are more likely to suffer from heart attacks, strokes, and early death due to a condition called atherosclerosis, where...
Research shows new genetic cause of heart rhythm disorder
Researchers have significantly expanded the understanding of the genetic causes of atrial fibrillation (AF), a common heart condition that leads to an irregular heartbeat...
Poor kidney function linked to cognitive decline and brain shrinkage
A new Canadian study has found that chronic kidney disease (CKD) is linked to lower cognitive performance, affecting reasoning, memory, and reaction time.
The research,...
New discovery may help stop pancreatic cancer from spreading
Scientists at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research have found that pancreatic cancer uses a key metabolic switch to help it spread.
Their study, published...
Fried potatoes may raise blood pressure in women, study finds
A new study from Imperial College London suggests that how potatoes are cooked plays an important role in their effect on blood pressure and...
Common sedative in nighttime surgeries may increase heart disease risk
A recent study from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus suggests that the widely used sedative midazolam may increase the risk of heart...
Common blood pressure drug may increase heart failure risk for women
A new study from the University of Bologna has raised concerns about a common blood pressure medication called beta-blockers.
The research suggests that women with...
Can vitamin B3 supplement increase cancer risk?
Nicotinamide riboside (NR), a form of vitamin B3, has been widely promoted for its potential health benefits, including improved heart, brain, and metabolic function.
However,...