Why blocking inflammation after surgery could prolong pain
After surgery, many people are told to take anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen to manage pain.
But new research from Michigan State University (MSU) suggests that...
Study finds big cause of deadly heart side effect in cancer treatment
Cancer treatments called immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have changed how doctors treat cancer. These drugs work by helping a person’s immune system—especially their T-cells—find...
Eating more tomatoes may prevent severe gum disease in older people
A new study has found that not getting enough lycopene in the diet may raise the risk of severe gum disease among older adults...
Common food preservatives may raise cancer risk
A large study from France has found that eating higher amounts of food preservatives—ingredients added to packaged foods to make them last longer—may slightly...
COVID-19 still kills more than 100,000 people a year in the U.S.
Even though the United States ended its COVID-19 public health emergency in May 2023, the virus has not gone away.
A new study from the...
Common pesticide may increase risk of Parkinson’s disease
A new study from UCLA Health has found that living near areas where the pesticide chlorpyrifos was used for long periods may increase the...
What are kidney function tests and why do they matter?
Your kidneys work quietly in the background every day, doing some of the most important jobs in your body.
These two bean-shaped organs filter your...
Why some people more likely to get cavities and gum disease
A large study led by researchers at Umeå University in Sweden has shown that both our genes and the way we live affect our...
This daily food can help prevent heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure
Many people know that whole grains are good for your health. But a new long-term study from Tufts University shows just how powerful they...
These common foods can quietly raise your blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a very common health problem, especially for older adults. It happens when the force of blood pushing...