Study discovers key cause of multiple sclerosis
A recent study from Harvard University has provided strong evidence that infection with the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), a type of herpes virus, is the...
Drugs that might worsen high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects millions of people globally and is a leading risk factor for heart disease, stroke, kidney damage, and vision...
Thyroid hormone therapy may increase risk of heart death
A study from the University of Michigan has found that the intensity of thyroid hormone treatment may be linked to an increased risk of...
Study confirms a root cause of dementia
Dementia is a challenging condition that impacts millions of people around the world. It causes a gradual decline in thinking, memory, and the ability...
Scientists find big cause of weakness in older people beyond muscles
As we age, losing muscle strength often seems like an unavoidable part of life. Many people assume that weaker muscles are simply the result...
Opioid use disorder linked to strong chronic pain, study finds
Scientists have long recognized a link between opioid use disorder (OUD) and chronic pain, but the brain processes behind this connection remain unclear.
Researchers at...
Blood pressure drug may raise risk of sudden cardiac arrest
A recent study has found that a medication commonly used to treat high blood pressure could increase the risk of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA)....
Can dementia cause vision problems? What science says
Dementia is known to affect memory, thinking, and behavior, but researchers are discovering that it can also impact our senses, including vision. This may...
AI tool analyzes tumor biopsies to predict cancer gene activity
Determining how to treat cancer often depends on understanding the genes driving a tumor’s growth. Traditionally, this requires genetic sequencing, a costly process that...
Study warns of kidney risks from common blood pressure drug combination
People taking medications for high blood pressure may need to think twice before using ibuprofen, a common over-the-counter pain reliever.
A study from the University...