How sperm and egg stay stuck together
Scientists reveal one of nature’s strongest bonds
When a sperm finally reaches an egg, its journey is far from over.
Before a new life can begin,...
People younger than 40 with good heart health have lower risks in heart disease,...
Many people think of heart disease or kidney problems as issues that only affect older adults.
But new research shows that keeping your heart healthy...
Vascular disease can fuel dementia, study finds
Vascular dementia, a type of memory and thinking problem caused by damage to the brain’s small blood vessels, is a major health issue.
Yet it...
Shift work may raise kidney stone risk, study finds
A new study has found that people who work outside regular daytime hours—especially those on night shifts—have a higher chance of developing kidney stones.
The...
Common heart drug could help treat liver cancer, study finds
Liver cancer is one of the deadliest cancers in the world, ranking as the third-leading cause of cancer deaths.
One reason it's so deadly is...
Can lowering cholesterol help you prevent dementia?
A large international study has found that lower cholesterol levels may help reduce the risk of developing dementia.
The research, led by scientists at the...
Study finds big cause of painful UTIs
Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, are a common health issue, especially for women. In fact, half of all women are expected to have at...
Eat nuts not carbs is a simple way to control diabetes and heart disease
Many people around the world live with type 2 diabetes, and managing blood sugar levels is a key part of staying healthy with this...
Gut bacteria can be the hidden cause of rheumatoid arthritis
Scientists from the University of Colorado have made an exciting discovery about what might cause rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a painful disease where the body’s...
Early warning signs of Parkinson’s disease you shouldn’t ignore
Parkinson’s disease is a long-term condition that affects the brain and mostly impacts how a person moves.
It usually develops slowly, and early signs can...