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...
New way to treat high blood pressure in people with sleep apnea
Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that affects almost 40 million adults in the United States.
Many people use CPAP machines to help them...
Common bodybuilding supplement may trigger dangerous heart disease
New research from the University of Birmingham and German scientists has revealed a troubling link between anabolic steroid use and a higher risk of...
Should older adults still take baby aspirin every day?
A new study from Johns Hopkins University has found that many older Americans are still taking baby aspirin every day to try to prevent...