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Scientists find new treatment for gastric cancer

In Germany, around 17,000 people are diagnosed with gastric cancer every year, and it remains one of the deadliest cancers, largely due to its...

Menopause and heart health: What every woman should know

Heart disease is a serious risk for everyone as they age, but for women, the transition into menopause brings additional concerns. According to an American...

Scientists find best clot-busting drug for stroke recovery

A recent meta-analysis published in Neurology suggests that tenecteplase, a clot-busting drug, may be slightly more effective than alteplase in helping people recover from ischemic stroke....

High-potency cannabis makes a mark on your DNA, study shows

A new study published in Molecular Psychiatry has revealed that frequent use of high-potency cannabis, which contains 10% or more THC (the psychoactive substance in cannabis),...

Fermented black garlic extract could fight prostate cancer

Researchers from the University of Cordoba and the Maimónides Biomedical Research Institute (IMIBIC) have found that an extract from fermented black garlic may help...

Early signs of mini-stroke everyone needs to know

A Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), often referred to as a mini-stroke, is a brief episode where stroke-like symptoms appear and then disappear, usually within...

Scientists find a surprising cause of Alzheimer’s disease

Researchers from Yale-NUS College have made a significant discovery that could change how we understand Alzheimer’s disease, a condition that affects memory and cognitive...

How diet impacts high blood pressure: Foods to avoid

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects millions of people worldwide and is a leading cause of heart disease and stroke. While various...

This simple dietary change could help prevent heart disease

Heart disease is the leading cause of death around the world, claiming almost 18 million lives each year. While many things contribute to heart...

Scientists find a new way to reduce pain after surgery

At the Medical University of South Carolina, a group of researchers has discovered something that could change how we manage pain after surgery. The...