Coffee Drinkers May Have a Much Lower Risk of Serious Liver Disease
A large new study suggests that people who regularly drink coffee may have a lower risk of several serious liver problems.
Researchers found links between...
This Blood Thinner May Treat Blood Clots in Older Adults Effectively
Older adults who develop a dangerous blood clot often need months or years of treatment to prevent another clot from forming.
New research suggests that...
Dirty Air May Cause Rheumatoid Arthritis Flares
People living with rheumatoid arthritis may have another reason to pay attention to air quality.
A large study from South Korea found that exposure to...
Scientists Find a Major Cause of Autoimmune Disease
Scientists have discovered a genetic link that may help explain why some people with leukemia also develop autoimmune diseases.
Researchers at the Garvan Institute of...
Scientists Uncover Hidden Cause of Parkinson’s That Could Lead to New Treatments
Parkinson’s disease is one of the most common brain disorders in older adults. It slowly damages the nervous system and can cause shaking, muscle...
Simple Blood Pressure Plan Could Prevent Up to 130 Million Deaths Worldwide
High blood pressure is one of the world's biggest health threats, yet many people who have it do not know it or do not...
Popular Cholesterol Drug May Carry Hidden Kidney Risks
A widely used cholesterol medicine may carry a small but important risk for the kidneys, according to a large study led by researchers at...
Scientists Find a Hidden Cause of Parkinson’s Disease
Scientists have uncovered a possible reason why harmful proteins build up in the brains of people with Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia.
The discovery,...
Could a Routine Vaccine Help Prevent Strokes and Heart attacks?
Shingles is a painful illness that becomes more common as people get older. It is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox.
After a...
Fat in This Plant Oil May Help Cancer Spread
A common type of fat found in palm oil may make some cancers more likely to spread through the body, according to research from...