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,...
Common industrial chemical may cause Parkinson’s disease
Scientists from the University of Rochester and other research groups have found new evidence that a common chemical used in industries may be linked...
Study finds a surprising cause of heart disease
Heart disease is one of the most common causes of death in the world. In the United States, it is responsible for about one...
Study finds how to clear toxic brain proteins in Alzheimer’s
Scientists at USC have made a breakthrough in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease.
A team of researchers has found a way to reduce the toxic...
Take your blood pressure pills at bedtime to protect your heart best
A new study has found that people with high blood pressure can lower their risk of heart disease and death just by changing the...
Diabetes drug metformin can prevent bipolar medication weight gain
Weight gain is one of the most worrying side effects for young people taking certain medications for bipolar disorder.
These medicines, known as second‑generation antipsychotics,...
Daily hypnosis helps women beat hot flashes without using drugs
Millions of women experience hot flashes during menopause — those sudden waves of heat that can leave you sweating, uncomfortable, and exhausted.
For many, hormone...
Your everyday speech could reveal hidden brain diseases
The way we speak in daily life might say more about us than we realize.
A new study from Baycrest, the University of Toronto, and...
Lung cancer is still the deadliest in the world, but the hope is growing
Lung cancer is still the deadliest cancer in the United States, responsible for about one in every four cancer deaths.
However, recent progress in screening,...