New clues about cause of heart disease and how to stop it
Heart disease is one of the biggest health problems in the world. In the United States alone, it causes about one in every four...
Common blood pressure drug linked to bowel diseases, study finds
Diverticulosis is a condition that causes small pouches, or bulges, to form in the lining of the intestines. It becomes more common as people...
Childhood inflammation may cause autism, ADHD
A new study from the University of Maryland School of Medicine has found a possible link between inflammation during childhood and problems with brain...
Can common heartburn drugs increase kidney disease risks?
Many people are familiar with heartburn or acid reflux — that burning feeling in the chest after a big meal or certain foods. For...
Blood pressure drug shows promise in slowing aging
As we grow older, our bodies gradually lose strength and function, making us more vulnerable to disease. Scientists have long searched for ways to...
Smoking weed? It might be riskier for your heart than you think
New research shows that people who use marijuana may have a much higher risk of heart attack—even if they are young and healthy.
Two major...
Unveiling the cause of “bad” cholesterol in the body
Scientists at the National Institute of Health (NIH) have made an important discovery about how "bad" cholesterol, also known as low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C),...
These 2 things can prevent heart disease in older women
Researchers from the University of Jyväskylä have found that women who exercise less and have disordered eating habits tend to have more belly fat and...
New drug combo could treat migraine headache more effectively
Doctors should consider prescribing triptans to migraine patients who don't get enough relief from common over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers, according to new clinical guidelines...
How skin cancer outsmarts treatment and how to stop it
Researchers have discovered a clever survival trick used by melanoma cells that helps them resist treatment. This new insight could lead to better ways...