Curing Alzheimer’s disease: Magic bullet or magic shotgun blast?
Why are researchers still fumbling in the quest to cure what is arguably one of the most important diseases confronting humankind — Alzheimer’s disease?...
Anti-inflammatory drug may help reduce both alcohol use and pain
A team of scientists from Scripps Research has discovered that a medication already approved for treating certain inflammatory diseases could be helpful for people...
These healthy habits can help lower dementia risk—even if it runs in the family
Dementia isn’t a single disease, but a term used to describe a range of symptoms that affect memory, thinking, and daily life. People with...
Surprising links between eating eggs and breast, ovarian and prostate cancer
A new study from Harvard University has raised questions about how eating eggs might be connected to the risk of certain cancers, particularly those...
Study finds a hidden cause of rheumatoid arthritis
Researchers, including a team from the University of Colorado, have made a fascinating discovery about rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a disease that causes painful, swollen,...
Scientists find a new way to treat heart disease
Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States. This includes serious health problems like heart attacks and strokes. For...
New drug combo offers hope for people with type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a common long-term illness that affects millions of people around the world. It happens when the body can’t use insulin...
New scan could cure high blood pressure in these people
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems around the world. It happens when the pressure of blood...
Common blood pressure pill may have hidden risks, study finds
High blood pressure is a condition that many people live with every day. It happens when the blood pushes too hard against the walls...
Could CT scans be fuelling a future rise in cancer cases, as a new...
CT scans are a vital part of modern medicine.
Found in every hospital and many clinics, they give doctors a fast and detailed look inside...