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Mixing weed and cigarettes changes the brain’s chemistry, study finds

A new study from McGill University has found that people who use both cannabis and tobacco show unique changes in the brain that could...

These things can affect survival in metastatic breast cancer

A new study from UT Southwestern Medical Center has identified important factors that may influence how long people survive after being diagnosed with metastatic...

New treatment could stop fatty liver disease from getting worse

A new international study has found that a protein called E2F2 could play a key role in preventing fatty liver disease from becoming more...

Drug duo shows promise in fighting colorectal cancer

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in people over the age of 50. It usually starts from small growths in the colon...

Move over graphene: borophene could be the future of medicine

Move over graphene—there’s a new superhero in the world of science, and its name is borophene. This incredible material has scientists very excited, and new...

Why diabetes can be so dangerous for your feet

Diabetes is a disease that affects how your body uses sugar (glucose). It’s very common and can cause problems in many parts of the...

Natural vasodilators could help lower blood pressure effectively

Keeping your blood pressure at a healthy level is very important. High blood pressure can lead to serious health problems like heart disease, stroke,...

How to lower high diastolic blood pressure effectively

Diastolic blood pressure is the bottom number in a blood pressure reading. It shows the pressure in your arteries when your heart is resting...

New drug offers hope for people with chronic nerve pain

Researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine and the Burke Neurological Institute have made an exciting discovery that could help millions of people who suffer from...

Scientists discover new genetic disease harming immune system and liver

Scientists have made an important discovery in medical genetics by identifying a new disease called Lyn kinase-associated vasculopathy and liver fibrosis, or LAVLI. This rare...