How gene mutation drives dementia in Parkinson’s
For a long time, scientists thought that both movement and thinking problems in Parkinson’s disease were caused by the build-up of a protein called...
This triple drug combo can treat blood cancer more effectively
In a promising new step toward better cancer treatments, researchers in France have found a way to help the immune system attack and destroy...
Standing up more often may help improve blood pressure
A new study from the University of California San Diego suggests that simply standing up more often during the day may help improve heart...
New drug combo can slow deadly prostate cancer
A new international study led by researchers at University College London (UCL) has found that a new drug combination could help slow down a...
This dementia drug may increase stroke risk, study finds
A major U.K. study of more than 165,000 dementia patients has found that risperidone raises stroke risk without exception, challenging safety assumptions by leaving...
Why olive oil fat can help fight cancer
Scientists from the University of Hong Kong have discovered that some types of fat in our diet can help the immune system fight cancer...
Scientists cure diabetic heart damage in new research
Diabetes is well known for causing high blood sugar, but many people don’t realize that it can also seriously harm the heart.
One of the...
This drug may be better than aspirin for heart disease prevention
A new study suggests that clopidogrel, a common blood thinner, may be better than aspirin at protecting people with heart disease from serious problems...
Cold homes may raise heart disease risk, study shows
A large study in Japan has found that the type of home older adults live in could affect their risk of dying from heart-related...
Even a little of this snack can raise your blood pressure, study finds
Many people love the unique taste of licorice, but new research from Linköping University in Sweden shows that even small amounts of it can...