These weight-loss drugs may protect the heart, study finds
Injectable weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro may do more than help people shed pounds—they may also protect the heart.
A new study by...
Two prostate cancer drugs can help treat blood cancer, study finds
Two drugs originally approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating prostate cancer may also help fight a very different disease:...
First-ever oral drug could prevent frontotemporal dementia
A new oral treatment is offering hope for people at risk of frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a serious brain disease that currently has no approved...
Simple painkiller may stop deadly pancreatic cancer from spreading
The pancreas is a small but important organ in the body. It helps with digestion and controls blood sugar levels.
Sadly, it is also the...
Scientists find how to reverse prediabetes
Prediabetes has often been seen as a warning sign that a person is on their way to developing type 2 diabetes.
But new research from...
Can cholesterol drug statins really help you live longer?
Statins are widely used medicines that help lower cholesterol and protect the heart. Many people wonder whether taking statins can actually help them live...
Study finds important cause of Parkinson’s and Lewy body dementia
Parkinson’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia are two serious illnesses that affect the brain. They cause problems with movement, such as shaking, stiffness, and...
New research suggests a natural way to lower high blood pressure
High blood pressure is one of the world’s most common health problems, especially as people get older.
It raises the risk of heart attacks, strokes,...
Simple foods that help lower stroke risk
A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain suddenly stops, either because a blood vessel is blocked or because it bursts.
When this happens,...
Common painkiller paracetamol may raise blood pressure risk
Paracetamol, also called acetaminophen, is one of the most popular medicines for easing pain and reducing fever.
People often use it for things like headaches,...