Scientists Find an Unexpected Cause of Common Gut Disease
Scientists have made an important discovery that could change the way doctors understand irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a digestive condition that affects more than...
Many People with Chronic Pain Can Safely Cut Opioid Use
More than 50 million people in the United States live with chronic pain, a condition that lasts for months or even years. Many of...
Could Creatine Become a Partner for Cancer Treatment?
A supplement that millions of people use to build muscle may also help the body's immune system fight cancer, according to new research from...
Could Falling Work Performance Be an Early Sign of Dementia?
Scientists have discovered that some adults who are later diagnosed with early-onset dementia may begin experiencing problems at work many years before anyone knows...
Chronic Kidney Disease is Linked to Heart Damage, Study Finds
People living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) face much more than problems with their kidneys.
They are also far more likely to develop heart disease,...
Dirty Air Could Slowly Damage the Brain and Cause Parkinson’s
The air we breathe every day may have a greater effect on our brains than many people realize.
A new study published in Environment International...
Scientists Discover Safer High Blood Pressure Treatments
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common long-term health conditions in the world. It develops when the force...
A Woman’s Age at First Birth May Influence Her Future Arthritis Risk
A new study suggests that the age at which a woman has her first baby may be linked to her risk of developing rheumatoid...
Marijuana May Change Your DNA in Surprising Ways
Marijuana, also known as cannabis, has become much more common in recent years as more places have legalized its medical or recreational use.
In the...
These Health Workers May Be Best at Controlling High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is one of the biggest health problems in the world. Millions of people live with it every day, and many do...