This dental treatment could prevent heart disease, diabetes
A new study from King’s College London has found that getting a successful root canal treatment might do more than just save your tooth—it...
Poor sleep may nudge the brain toward dementia, researchers find
Staring at the ceiling while the clock blinks 3am doesn’t only sap energy for the next day. A large, long-running US study of older...
High blood pressure may harm the brain long before you notice it
Scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine have made an important discovery about high blood pressure, also known as hypertension.
Their research shows that hypertension may begin...
Common painkillers may worsen iron deficiency in cancer patients
Common painkillers like diclofenac and acetaminophen are used by millions of people every day to relieve pain and reduce inflammation.
They are usually considered safe...
New drug can help treat bladder cancer
Imagine a bladder cancer treatment that targets only cancer cells while leaving healthy cells untouched.
This dream has now become reality for patients like Gerald...
This new injection could help millions avoid daily blood pressure pills
High blood pressure is a common health problem that affects millions of people around the world. Many people need to take medicine every day...
The ‘Magnificent Six’: foods that keep your heart healthy
A new study from McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences has found the best way to protect your heart—and it’s simpler than you might...
This common drug could help people with depression feel motivated again
Many people with depression struggle with a deep lack of motivation. This lack of drive can make it hard to do everyday tasks, enjoy...
Eat nuts, not carbs: a simple way to manage type 2 diabetes
A new study from the University of Toronto has found something simple but powerful: eating nuts instead of carbs may help people with type...
Most older people with high blood pressure aren’t getting the right treatment
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a major health concern that affects many adults in the United States.
If it’s not treated, it can...