Common blood pressure drug may increase skin cancer risk
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a long-term health condition that affects more than one-third of Australian adults. If not properly managed,...
Pain may increase smoking and cannabis use among cancer survivors
A new study suggests that cancer survivors who experience pain may be more likely to use cigarettes and cannabis. Published in Cancer, the research...
Older women may face higher risk from gene therapy for eye diseases
New research suggests that older women may be more vulnerable to harmful inflammation from gene therapy treatments for incurable eye diseases. A study led...
Uncommon signs of cognitive decline older people need to know
When people think about cognitive decline, they often imagine the obvious symptoms: forgetfulness, confusion, or difficulty finding the right words. While these signs are...
Traffic and noise and poverty together strongly increase heart disease risk
A recent study from the German Center for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK) and Harvard Medical School reveals a concerning link between poverty, traffic noise, and...
This drug could treat stroke beyond standard time window
A new study has found that the clot-dissolving drug alteplase can significantly improve stroke recovery even when given up to 24 hours after a...
Very high “good cholesterol” levels may raise dementia risk
A new study led by Monash University has found that having abnormally high levels of HDL cholesterol—often called "good cholesterol"—may increase the risk of...
Why some heavy drinkers get liver disease while others don’t
Many people drink alcohol regularly, but not everyone who drinks heavily develops serious liver disease. A new study from Keck Medicine of USC suggests...
Why newborns can heal their hearts—but adults cannot
Newborn babies have a special ability to regenerate heart tissue after an injury, but adults do not. When adults have a heart attack, their heart struggles...
Weight loss surgery is safe and effective for reducing diabetes drugs
A recent Australian study has found that weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, is a safe and effective way to help people...