She solved her heart problem. Then she learned her unborn baby had one.
Ashley Boyea had asthma, so she wasn't surprised when she got breathless at work. But when she began gasping for air just walking around,...
These common drugs may cause memory loss in older people
Many of us take medicines to treat everyday health problems like high blood pressure, allergies, or colds. These medications usually help us feel better,...
Surprising health benefits of diabetes drug metformin
Metformin is one of the most widely used medications for managing type 2 diabetes. It works primarily by lowering blood sugar levels.
It does this...
Research confirms a major cause of grey hair
For years, scientists have suspected a connection between stress and grey hair. Now, a new study from Harvard University has uncovered the mechanism that...
How a healthy diet in pregnancy help reduce autism risk
A group of public health experts from the University of Glasgow and the Norwegian Institute of Public Health has found a potential connection between...
Common blood pressure pill linked to dangerous side effects
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a condition that affects millions of people around the world. To help manage this, doctors often...
Alzheimer’s disease is most common in these U.S. regions
A recent study has identified where Alzheimer’s disease is most common in the United States, and it turns out that the East and Southeast...
New light therapy shows promise for treating traumatic brain injuries
Scientists from the University of Birmingham have developed a new light therapy technique that could help speed up recovery after mild traumatic brain injury...
Cancer drug offers new hope for treating blocked arteries in legs
Researchers at the Heart Research Institute (HRI) have made an exciting discovery: a drug originally developed to kill cancer cells, Conatumumab, could also be...
“Good cholesterol” is linked to Alzheimer’s risk in women, study finds
A recent study suggests that higher levels of HDL-C, often referred to as "good cholesterol," may be linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer's...