Cannabis compounds may fight ovarian cancer
In the future, medicines made from cannabis could help fight ovarian cancer. A research team studying two natural chemicals found in cannabis discovered that...
Popular sugar-free sweetener may harm brain blood vessels, study warns
A sugar substitute that many people see as a healthy choice might not be as safe as once thought.
New research shared at a major...
How common cholesterol drugs affect your heart, brain, lungs—and more
Cholesterol is a fatty substance in your blood that your body needs in small amounts. It helps build cells and make important hormones.
But when...
This vision loss disease often goes undetected in older people
without any warning signs.
It mainly affects the optic nerve, which sends images from the eye to the brain. If it isn’t found and treated...
Why lower blood pressure can mean longer life
A new study shows that keeping blood pressure lower than usual can help prevent serious heart problems and even save lives. This is especially...
Existing painkiller drug could help stop cancer from spreading
Cancer becomes more dangerous when it spreads to other parts of the body. This spreading process is called metastasis. It is the main reason...
This weight-loss drug causes muscle loss in older adults and women
A new study has found that a common weight-loss drug called semaglutide may cause more muscle loss in older adults and women. But eating...
Long trips for brain care is a big challenge for older Americans
A new study from Michigan Medicine has highlighted a serious problem that many older Americans face, especially those living in rural areas.
The problem is...
Common blood pressure drug may raise risk of gut problems, study finds
Diverticulosis is a health condition where small pouches or bulges form in the wall of the intestine. This usually happens as people get older.
Most...
One cup of this vegetable a day could prevent heart disease
Heart disease is the number one cause of death around the world, taking nearly 18 million lives each year.
While many things like poor diet,...