Moderate milk drinking may protect the heart, but too much may raise cancer risk
Milk has long been considered a healthy drink. Many people grow up being told that drinking milk helps build strong bones and supports overall...
Common blood pressure drugs may increase heart failure in women
Beta‑blockers are medicines that doctors often prescribe to help control high blood pressure. High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most...
Warning signs alcohol is slowly damaging your liver
The liver is one of the most important organs in the human body. It works quietly every day to keep the body healthy. The...
Shingles vaccine may help slow aging, study finds
A vaccine that is usually given to prevent shingles may have another surprising benefit. New research suggests that it might also help slow the...
Severe COVID and flu may raise lung cancer risk years later
Respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19 and influenza are usually thought of as short-term infections that cause fever, cough, and fatigue. Most people recover within...
Long‑term exercise strongly improves immune system in older people
For many years, doctors and scientists have known that regular physical activity helps people stay healthy. Exercise can strengthen the heart, improve muscle power,...
A simple strength test may predict your future disease risk
Many people think of muscle strength mainly in terms of fitness or physical appearance. However, new research suggests that muscle strength may reveal much...
Scientists discover how “selfish” genes kill rival sperm to cheat evolution
Scientists have uncovered how certain “selfish” genes cheat the normal rules of inheritance by destroying rival sperm cells.
The discovery helps explain a long-standing mystery...
Cholesterol drug statins are safer than many people think, study finds
Heart disease remains one of the biggest health threats in the world. Every year, it causes about 20 million deaths globally.
In the United Kingdom...
A simple vitamin may help lower skin cancer risk
For many years, doctors have searched for simple ways to help people reduce their risk of skin cancer. Skin cancer is one of the...