Common Blood Thinner May Beat Aspirin for Long-Term Heart Protection
A large new study suggests that clopidogrel, a widely used blood-thinning medicine, may protect people with heart disease better than aspirin over the long...
Common Heart Medicine May Affect Your Sleep, But Not Your Mood
Getting enough sleep is essential for good health. It helps the brain and body recover, supports memory, strengthens the immune system, and lowers the...
Who Is Most at Risk of Brain Injury Death?
A new study has found that traumatic brain injury (TBI) continues to be a major cause of death in the United States, with some...
3 Daily Habits That Can Help Lower High Blood Pressure Naturally
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, affects about one in three adults around the world.
It is often known as the “silent killer” because it...
A Personalized ‘Mini Artery’ That May Predict Who Will Have a Stroke
Every year, millions of people around the world suffer an ischemic stroke, the most common type of stroke.
It happens when a blood clot blocks...
How Gut Bacteria Could Make Food Allergy Worse
Food allergies affect millions of people and can range from mild discomfort to life-threatening reactions.
Scientists have long known that the immune system plays a...
Hair Loss May Be an Uncommon Side Effect of Popular Diabetes Drugs
GLP-1 receptor agonists have changed the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity in recent years.
Millions of people now use medicines such as semaglutide...
Exoskeleton Teamwork Gives New Hope for Stroke Recovery
Stroke is one of the leading causes of long-term disability around the world. Even after surviving the initial event, many people face months or...
The Surprising Way Gum Disease Could Increase the Risk of Weak Bones
Most people think of gum disease as a problem that only affects the mouth. It can cause swollen gums, bleeding while brushing, bad breath,...
Which Exercises Work Best for Different Parts of Metabolic Syndrome
Millions of people have metabolic syndrome without realising it because the condition often develops silently over many years.
Instead of causing one obvious illness, it...