Reptiles pee crystals could help fight kidney stones
If you've never owned a reptile, it might surprise you to learn that many reptiles do not pee liquid like humans do. Instead, they...
Even a few cigarettes a day can greatly damage your heart
A major review of long-term health data has revealed that even smoking just a few cigarettes a day can seriously increase your risk of...
Eat more potassium, not just less salt, to lower blood pressure
Many people know that eating too much salt can raise blood pressure. But new research from the University of Waterloo in Canada suggests that...
Common liver supplement may boost cancer treatment
Immunotherapy is a treatment that helps the body’s own immune system fight cancer. It has worked well for several cancers like those of the...
This smarter Mediterranean diet can cut diabetes risk by 31%
Type 2 diabetes is one of the biggest health problems in the world. It now affects over 530 million people globally, and that number...
Can a daily multivitamin help lower blood pressure in older people?
New research from Mass General Brigham suggests that taking a daily multivitamin might help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of developing hypertension...
A surprising constipation drug may prevent kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a serious health problem that affects millions of people around the world. In many cases, the condition gets worse...
Widely used cholesterol drug may prevent dementia
New research suggests that having lower cholesterol levels might help protect people from getting dementia.
A large international study, led by the University of Bristol,...
Beetroot juice could lower blood pressure in just 2 weeks, study finds
Drinking beetroot juice might help older adults lower their blood pressure—and researchers now believe this effect could be thanks to changes in the bacteria...
This high-sugar fruit can actually reduce diabetes risk
If you had to choose between two snacks—one with just seven grams of sugar and another with over 30 grams—you’d probably assume the lower...