Scientists discover new cause of urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, are a common health problem, especially for women. About half of all women will have at least one UTI...
Study shows the real cause of inflammation in type 2 diabetes
A new study from the University of Kentucky has made an important discovery about what really causes inflammation in people with type 2 diabetes.
For...
Daily marijuana use may increase risk of heart failure
A new study involving more than 150,000 adults in the United States shows that using marijuana every day may raise the risk of developing...
Why your vitamin D pills might not be working for your heart
Many people take Vitamin D supplements because they’ve heard it’s good for their bones, immune system, and overall health.
But a new study from Intermountain...
These popular drugs may be harming your memory, study finds
Many people take medications every day for common problems like allergies, high blood pressure, colds, or even depression.
But a new study from the University...
This diabetes drug may protect kidneys and the heart
People who have type 2 diabetes and kidney disease face serious health risks.
They are more likely to develop kidney failure, have heart attacks or...
How tiny minerals in your body can influence blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, happens when the force of blood against your artery walls stays too high for too long.
This can lead...
Study finds a surprising cause of stroke
A team of scientists from the University of California, Irvine has made an exciting new discovery about what might cause small brain bleeds, especially...
This stuff in body might trigger cancer from within
Scientists in Australia have made an exciting discovery that could change the way we understand how cancer begins.
A research team from Flinders University found...
Saliva and blood may help detect head and neck cancer relapse
New research from Griffith University in Australia suggests that saliva and blood could be used to detect the return of head and neck cancers—without...