This common vaccine may help prevent heart attacks and strokes
Shingles is a painful skin condition that many people may not know can lead to other serious health problems.
It’s caused by the same virus...
Popular cholesterol drug may increase kidney disease risks, study finds
Rosuvastatin is a medicine many people take to lower their cholesterol. It’s one of the most commonly used drugs in a group called statins,...
Widely used heart attack screening tools cannot identify half the people with risk
Heart attacks remain one of the leading causes of death around the world. Many people believe that if they do not have clear symptoms,...
Study finds better treatment for alcohol addiction and liver disease
Scientists have discovered a surprising link between how our body processes sugar and how alcohol affects us.
This new finding could help create better treatments...
New pill shows powerful weight loss results
A new once-daily weight loss pill developed by Novo Nordisk has shown strong results in helping people with obesity lose weight.
The pill contains 25...
Even just a few cigarettes a day can quietly damage your heart for decades
Many people believe that only heavy smokers are at serious risk of developing heart disease or dying early. Some people even think that smoking...
Pancreatic cancer may share surprising similarities with dementia, study finds
Scientists funded by Cancer Research UK have discovered that cells in the pancreas that are at risk of turning into cancer cells start behaving...
New oral pill could be a game-changer for weight loss and diabetes management
A new pill called orforglipron might help adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes lose weight and improve their blood sugar levels.
This news comes...
New Parkinson’s drug uses good bacteria in gut to treat disease
The old saying “trust your gut” may soon have a new meaning for people with Parkinson’s disease.
A team of scientists at the University of...
Why systolic blood pressure is very important for heart health
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health problem that can increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other serious issues.
For many...