Popular blood pressure drug linked to higher skin cancer risk
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a health problem that affects more than one in three adults in Australia. If it isn’t treated...
Study shows a hidden trigger for rheumatoid arthritis
A new study led by researchers from the University of Colorado has uncovered a surprising connection between gut bacteria and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a...
This hormone shows promise for treating fatty liver disease
A new study from Massachusetts General Hospital has found that growth hormone may help improve liver health in people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease,...
Your blood pressure holds the key to dementia and stroke prevention
Scientists from the University of Miami have found something interesting about blood pressure that could help us understand brain health better.
When you go to...
This diabetes drug may help prevent dementia, study finds
A new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden suggests that a popular diabetes drug may also help protect the brain.
This medication, known as a...
Scientists uncover the main cause of multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is a serious disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. It is an autoimmune disease, which means the body’s...
Can blood pressure pills affect your gut health?
Diverticulosis is a common condition where small pouches form in the wall of the intestine. It happens more often in older adults and usually...
This type of cough might be a hidden sign of heart failure
When people think about heart problems, they often imagine chest pain or feeling out of breath. But did you know that a persistent cough...
New blood test helps detect major stroke faster and more accurately
Stroke is one of the top causes of death and disability in the world. But fast and accurate treatment can make a big difference.
A...
Doctors now can spot fast-moving dementia sooner
A new study led by Mayo Clinic researchers has come up with a clearer and more practical way to define a rare and fast-moving...