Why some people have blood clots so easily
Scientists in Sweden have discovered three genes that can make people much more likely to get blood clots in the legs. These clots are...
Popular blood pressure drug may lead to kidney disease and low potassium
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a health condition that affects many people all over the world.
It happens when your blood pushes too...
Which diabetes drug works best with metformin?
Managing type 2 diabetes is often challenging, but a new major study has given doctors and patients important information on which medicines work best.
The...
Eating blueberries in midlife may help reduce the risk of dementia
Scientists from the University of Cincinnati have found that regularly eating blueberries in midlife may help reduce the risk of developing dementia later in...
Red and processed meat linked to higher risk of heart disease
Red meat, which appears red when raw and turns dark when cooked, includes foods such as beef, pork, lamb, veal, venison, and goat.
Processed meats,...
Why tea and coffee can prevent heart disease in the long run
If you love drinking tea or coffee, or enjoy snacking on berries and nuts, here’s some great news—these foods may help protect your heart...
Cannabis use disorder linked to worse asthma outcomes, study finds
A new study has found that people with cannabis use disorder (CUD) who are hospitalized for asthma face more serious health problems compared to...
Why some arthritis drugs stop working over time
Scientists at Cedars-Sinai may have discovered why some treatments for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) stop working over time.
Their research, published in the journal Science Immunology,...
New blood test helps stomach cancer patients avoid unnecessary surgery
Doctors may soon be able to better decide how to treat early-stage stomach cancer using a new tool that combines a blood test and...
AI predicts breast cancer risk better than breast density alone
A new artificial intelligence (AI) model that looks only at mammogram images can predict a woman’s five-year risk of breast cancer more accurately than...