How high-fat diets raise liver cancer risk
Eating too much fatty food for long periods can seriously damage the liver. Now, researchers at MIT have discovered how this damage happens at...
This sleep problem may increase risk of Parkinson’s disease
Sleep problems are very common, especially as people age. One serious sleep disorder, called obstructive sleep apnea, affects how a person breathes during the...
Can cannabis help reduce chronic pain? study explains the pros and cons
Chronic pain—pain that lasts for months or even years—can be extremely hard to manage. Many people living with this condition are now turning to...
A hidden brain problem may signal early Alzheimer’s risk
Scientists from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore have discovered that a blocked waste removal system in the brain could be one of the...
Hidden heart problem may increase stroke risk in these people
A new study suggests that people with a rare heart condition called transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) may be at higher risk of stroke—even if...
Even one drink a day can sharply increase mouth cancer risk
Drinking even small amounts of alcohol may sharply raise the risk of mouth cancer in India, especially when combined with chewing tobacco.
A major study...
New drug combo could control diabetes better
Type 2 diabetes is a common illness that happens when the body has trouble using insulin. Insulin is a hormone that helps move sugar...
Common blood pressure drug may help slow down aging
Getting older is a natural part of life. As we age, our bodies slowly lose some of their strength, and we become more likely...
Popular weight-loss drug may be linked to dangerous eye disease
A new study from Mass Eye and Ear suggests that people taking semaglutide—a drug sold under the names Ozempic and Wegovy—might have a higher...
These blood pressure pills linked to heart failure in women
A new study from the University of Bologna has raised important concerns about a common blood pressure drug known as beta-blockers.
These medications are widely...