This weight-loss drug may improve heart health by reducing harmful fat
A study from UT Southwestern has found that liraglutide, a common weight-loss drug, may also benefit heart health by reducing two types of harmful...
This hormone may improve liver health in people with fatty liver disease
A study from Massachusetts General Hospital has found that growth hormone may help improve liver health in people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)...
Study finds surprising cause of chronic inflammation
A new study from the University of South Australia has found that low levels of vitamin D may lead to higher levels of inflammation...
Scientists discover a new cause of gout
Gout is a painful condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a type of arthritis that happens when too much uric acid...
Long-term use of heartburn drugs may cause hidden kidney damage
A new study from Washington University in St. Louis has found that long-term use of popular heartburn medications may lead to serious kidney problems, including kidney failure....
Common painkiller may cause a large drop in blood pressure
A recent study from the University of Copenhagen has discovered why acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol), a widely used painkiller for headaches, can cause a...
Certain depression drugs may increase dementia risk
A new study from the University of East Anglia has found that long-term use of certain antidepressants may increase the risk of dementia, even if taken up to...
No strong evidence that mother’s health conditions cause autism
A large new study challenges the common belief that a mother's health during pregnancy directly influences her child's risk of autism. Instead, researchers found...
New X-ray shows gut-brain link to Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists in Italy, working with researchers at the European Synchrotron (ESRF) in France, have discovered a new way to study how changes in the...
Foods that older people with high blood pressure should avoid
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health problem among older adults. It increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney problems....