Scientists find a big trigger of rheumatoid arthritis, study finds
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a painful and disabling autoimmune disease that affects millions of people around the world.
It often causes swelling, pain, and damage...
Heart attacks could be caused by infections, study finds
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists from Finland and the UK have found strong evidence that heart attacks—also known as myocardial infarctions—might actually be caused...
Rare compound found in cannabis leaves
Scientists at Stellenbosch University have made an exciting discovery: a rare group of antioxidant-rich compounds, called flavoalkaloids, have been found in Cannabis leaves for...
Two common diets may protect against Alzheimer’s disease
A major new study from RUSH University in Chicago has found more evidence that what we eat may have a big impact on our...
Vitamin B could help lower blood pressure when drugs fail
High blood pressure is a serious health problem that affects millions of people around the world.
It can be difficult to manage, especially when medications...
Can your personality protect you from dementia?
A large new study by researchers at the University of California, Davis, and Northwestern University has found an interesting link between personality and the...
Why focusing on top blood pressure number may save your heart better
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a serious health issue that affects many people around the world.
It increases the risk of heart disease, stroke,...
Binge drinking, genes, and diabetes: a dangerous combo for liver health
A new study from University College London (UCL) and other institutions has found that binge drinking, your genetic makeup, and having type-2 diabetes can...
Alzheimer’s drug shows surprising power to fight obesity
In a stunning discovery, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have found that a drug originally created to treat brain disorders like Alzheimer’s disease and...
Why some high-risk people are left out of Alzheimer’s trials
A new study is shedding light on why some of the people most at risk for Alzheimer’s disease are missing from clinical trials.
Researchers from...