Immune system may play a big role in heart failure
Heart failure is a serious and long-lasting condition that affects millions of people around the world. It often begins after the heart muscle is...
A new drug may help prevent second strokes without raising bleeding risk
A stroke can change a person’s life in an instant, and for many survivors, the fear of having another stroke never fully goes away....
Forever chemicals in drinking water may trigger multiple sclerosis
Every day, people drink water believing it is clean and safe. Yet growing evidence suggests that invisible chemical leftovers from plastics and industrial products...
Study finds the biggest risk factors of cancer you can change
Almost 40% of new cancer cases around the world in 2022 may be linked to things we can change, according to a new study...
A new daily pill could dramatically cut ‘bad’ cholesterol
Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death around the world, largely driven by high levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, often called...
How to detect liver disease early in older people
Liver disease is a serious health problem that can affect people at any age, but it becomes especially important to understand how it shows...
Scientists find a very early sign of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a brain condition that slowly destroys memory, thinking skills, and the ability to do everyday tasks. It affects millions of people...
How even slightly high blood pressure can harm your heart
High blood pressure is often called the “silent killer.” That’s because it usually has no clear warning signs, but it can quietly damage the...
Heavy drinking may cause long-lasting brain damage
A new study has shown for the first time how heavy drinking can cause long-term damage to the brain, even after someone stops drinking.
This...
Study finds a surprising cause of type 2 diabetes
Diabetes is a growing health problem around the world. Right now, about 415 million people have diabetes, and most of them—around 90%—have type 2...