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New discovery may control chronic inflammation more effectively

Inflammation is a natural response that helps the body fight infections and heal injuries. However, in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, excessive inflammation can cause...

Study reveals a surprising cause of type 2 diabetes

Diabetes affects an estimated 415 million people worldwide, with around 90% of cases being type 2 diabetes (T2D). This condition occurs when pancreatic beta-cells...

Research discovers a new cause of Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that gradually destroys memory, thinking skills, and the ability to perform everyday tasks. Most people with the late-onset...

Ibuprofen may affect your liver health more than expected

Scientists from the University of California Davis have found that ibuprofen, a widely used painkiller, may have a bigger impact on the liver than...

Common painkiller may help prevent cancer from spreading

Most cancer deaths occur because of metastasis, the process where cancer cells spread from the original tumor to other parts of the body. These...

Common blood pressure drugs may harm the heart more than help

A recent study from Penn State and other research institutions suggests that some of the most commonly used drugs for high blood pressure, known...

Older people may face cognitive recovery delays after hip surgery

A recent study published in BMJ Open has shed light on how older adults recover mentally after hip replacement surgery. Researchers at Karolinska University Hospital in...

New stroke treatment may improve recovery after clot removal

A new study suggests that injecting the clot-dissolving drug tenecteplase directly into a brain artery after removing a blood clot may help stroke survivors...

Lung cancer patients face high risk of heart disease, study finds

A new study highlights that many lung cancer patients already have risk factors for heart disease at the time of their diagnosis. These factors,...

Emergency room opioid prescriptions linked to slight increase in future use

A new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal found that opioid prescriptions given in emergency departments (EDs) are linked to small increases...