Why Common Stroke Prevention May Not Work for Everyone
Stroke is one of the leading causes of disability and death around the world. While many people know that blocked arteries can trigger a...
Daily Fibre Supplement Could Ease Knee Arthritis Pain
Millions of people live with knee osteoarthritis, a condition that slowly wears away the protective cartilage inside the knee joint.
As the cartilage becomes damaged,...
Could Bleeding Gums Increase Your Risk of Heart Valve Disease?
Looking after your teeth and gums has long been known to help prevent cavities, tooth loss and painful infections.
However, scientists are discovering that good...
Vitamin B12 May Help Fight Against Deadliest Brain Cancer
Glioblastoma is one of the most aggressive and difficult-to-treat forms of brain cancer. Even after surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy, most people survive for...
Doctors Find a Better Way to Prevent Dangerous Falls Years Before
A fall can change an older person's life in a matter of seconds. Many falls result in fractures, hospital stays, reduced mobility, and loss...
Common Painkiller May Help Stop Deadliest Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the hardest cancers to treat. The most common type, called pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), often grows silently without causing...
Study Finds a Big Cause and Safer Treatment for Heart Rhythm Disorders
Heart rhythm disorders, also called arrhythmias, affect millions of people around the world.
They happen when the electrical signals that control the heartbeat become abnormal,...
These Everyday Foods Could Raise Your Blood Pressure Without You Realising
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common health conditions in adults, especially as people get older. It often...
Why Cholesterol Drugs Statins Can Cause Muscle Pain
Statins are among the most widely used medicines in the world. They lower cholesterol levels and greatly reduce the risk of heart attacks and...
What You Can Do to Lower Silent Risks Behind Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers because it is often discovered only after it has spread.
The pancreas is a small organ behind...