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Scientists find new way to prevent Alzheimer’s disease

A groundbreaking study led by USC Stem Cell researchers has found a way to reduce toxic tau buildup, a major contributor to Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Instead...

New diabetes drug can also protect kidney and lung health

Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2 inhibitors) are a newer type of medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. These drugs help lower blood sugar...

Steroid use linked to higher risk of heart condition in men

Scientists from the University of Birmingham, in collaboration with researchers from Germany, have found a troubling connection between anabolic steroids and a higher risk...

New discovery shows a major cause of arthritis in the gut

Scientists from the University of Colorado and other research institutions have found a possible link between gut bacteria and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a painful...

Common painkiller may harm people with high blood pressure

Paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen, is one of the most commonly used medications for pain relief and fever reduction. Many people take it for...

Study finds best diabetes drugs to use with metformin

A major study by The GRADE Study Research Group has provided important insights into how well different diabetes medications work when taken alongside metformin, the most commonly...

Fatty liver disease linked to heart disease in lean people

A surprising new study from the University of Michigan has revealed that non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)may significantly increase the risk of heart disease—even in...

Common heartburn drugs may help lower blood sugar in diabetes

Antacids are common medications used to relieve heartburn, indigestion, and stomach discomfort by reducing stomach acidity. But a new study from the University of Maryland suggests that these...

Common blood pressure drug may raise risk of sudden cardiac arrest

Sudden cardiac arrest is a serious and unexpected heart problem that can be life-threatening. It happens when the heart suddenly stops pumping blood properly,...

Pain relievers may help speed up concussion recovery, study suggests

People who take common pain relievers after a concussion may recover faster than those who do not, according to a new study. The research was...