Popular vegetable oil linked to spread of cancer
A recent study by scientists from IRB Barcelona has uncovered a troubling connection between a fatty acid commonly found in palm oil, known as...
Ketamine can switch off the brain temporarily
In a recent study conducted by scientists at the University of Cambridge, new light has been shed on how the drug ketamine affects the...
The impact of high blood pressure on surgery
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While many are aware of its long-term risks,...
How diet and exercise can make a difference in diabetes prevention
Type 2 diabetes is a growing health concern worldwide, but the good news is that it is largely preventable. The condition occurs when your...
Scientists find key to stopping chronic inflammation in older people
Chronic inflammation is a persistent, harmful response by the body’s immune system that can lead to a wide range of serious diseases, including Alzheimer's,...
Scientists find surprising cause of heart disease in men
Scientists from the University of Virginia have uncovered a significant factor that may explain why men tend to live shorter lives than women: the...
Ibuprofen may impact the liver more than we thought
Ibuprofen, a widely used painkiller, is often taken without much thought to its potential side effects.
Many people rely on it to manage pain and...
How to choose the right blood pressure medication
A recent study from Geisinger Medical Center has brought new insights into the treatment of high blood pressure, a common condition affecting millions worldwide.
The...
Common pain relief drugs can lead to chronic pain, study confirms
A recent study conducted by scientists at McGill University has revealed a surprising connection between the use of common anti-inflammatory drugs and an increased...
Common anti-inflammatory drugs linked to higher diabetes risk
Researchers from the University of Oxford and other institutions have found that glucocorticoids (GCs), a class of drugs widely used to treat conditions like...