Overactive bladder linked to arthritis, study finds
A new study suggests that people with arthritis may be more likely to have overactive bladder (OAB), a condition that causes frequent and sudden...
New drug combo could fight aggressive blood cancer
Researchers from Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences (KL Krems) have discovered that combining two existing drugs can kill leukemia cells and limit their spread. The study,...
How aspirin may help prevent cancer from spreading
Researchers have uncovered how aspirin may reduce the spread of certain cancers by boosting the immune system. The study, published in Nature, could help doctors find better ways...
This small berry may help fight cancer, diabetes, obesity
Scientists from Université de Montréal have made an exciting discovery about the camu-camu berry, a fruit native to the Amazon rainforest. Already known for...
These two drugs can effectively reduce high blood pressure
A 17-year study from Columbia University has uncovered important differences between two widely used blood pressure medications—chlorthalidone and hydrochlorothiazide. While both drugs effectively lower...
Study finds new cause of diabetes
Scientists at Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals have made an important discovery that could change how diabetes is treated. Their research, published...
Study finds best drugs for mysterious nerve pain
More than 20 million people in the U.S. suffer from neuropathic pain, a condition that causes nerve damage and discomfort. For many of these patients, doctors...
Fasting may naturally lower high blood pressure
Researchers from Pantox Laboratories suggest that fasting could help lower high blood pressure by interrupting harmful metabolic cycles that keep it elevated. While cutting down on salt is often recommended,...
Parkinson’s disease cases will more than double by 2050
A recent study predicts that by 2050, 25.2 million people worldwide will be living with Parkinson’s disease—more than double the number from 2021. This...
New cannabis-inspired drug may offer pain relief without side effect
Scientists from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Stanford University have developed a synthetic compound that mimics the pain-relieving effects of cannabis—without causing addiction or mind-altering...