Common arthritis can strongly increase risks of many chronic diseases
Osteoarthritis is a common condition that affects the joints, making movement painful and difficult.
It happens when the cartilage, which is the smooth protective layer...
Can gallstones lower your pancreatic cancer risk?
Scientists at Boston Medical Center have made a surprising discovery: there may be a connection between gallstones and pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), a type...
How blood pressure drugs could affect your gut health
Diverticulosis is a condition that causes small pouches or bulges to form in the lining of the intestines.
It happens more often as people get...
This drug is a breakthrough for heart health in type 2 diabetes
A new international clinical trial has shown that the oral form of semaglutide, a medication already known for managing type 2 diabetes, can significantly...
Study shows what really causes most cancers
A study from Yale University has revealed important insights into how different factors contribute to DNA mutations that can lead to cancer.
This research helps...
Why many older adults still take daily aspirin
A new study from Johns Hopkins University has found that many older Americans are still taking a daily low-dose aspirin to prevent heart problems,...
What blood pressure number is best for heart health in older people?
High blood pressure is a common concern for older adults, but what level is best for maintaining heart health?
A recent study aimed to answer...
Scientists discover a new cause of stroke
In a surprising discovery, scientists from the University of California, Irvine, have found a new cause of brain hemorrhages that could change how we...
Too much processed food may raise colon cancer risk early
Colorectal cancer used to be something doctors mostly saw in older people. But now, more adults under 50 are being diagnosed with this disease,...
Scientists say there’s no proof gut bacteria cause autism
A group of scientists is challenging the popular idea that gut bacteria play a role in causing autism.
In a new opinion article published in...