Vitamin K2 may help ease painful nighttime leg cramps in older adults
Imagine being woken up in the middle of the night by a sudden, intense pain in your calf—a jolt that drags you out of...
Blood test for colon cancer is convenient but less effective than colonoscopy
New blood tests are now available to screen for colorectal (colon) cancer, providing a simpler alternative to traditional methods. These tests only require a...
Simple tips to avoid blood sugar spikes after meals
After eating, the body breaks down carbohydrates into glucose, which enters the bloodstream and raises blood sugar levels. For people with diabetes or those...
This small habit can help prevent heart disease, high blood pressure
The American Heart Association (AHA) has a fresh message for doctors treating healthy adults with slightly high blood pressure or cholesterol: encourage them to...
New diabetes drugs may lower heart disease risks, study finds
The rise in type 2 diabetes has become a significant public health concern in recent years. This form of diabetes happens when the body...
Keeping blood pressure in check can lower dementia risk, study finds
A team of researchers from Beijing Anzhen Hospital and other institutions recently conducted a study that sheds light on the connection between blood pressure...
Parkinson’s disease may start in the gut: New research hints at possible prevention
Scientists are learning more about the mysterious origins of Parkinson’s disease, and recent research suggests it may start in the gut.
Elizabeth Bess, a chemistry...
How legal weed impacts mental health medication use
Legal access to cannabis may be affecting how people use mental health medications, according to recent research from Georgia Tech.
This study looked at prescription...
Does cannabis use change the brain? Study finds links, but cause unclear
A recent study suggests that long-term cannabis use may be linked to changes in brain structure and function, though it’s not certain that cannabis...
Smell loss linked to over 100 diseases, warns study
A new study has uncovered a strong link between losing your sense of smell and over 100 different health conditions.
Researchers from the Charlie Dunlop...