Common blood pressure drug may harm sleep and mental health
Getting enough sleep is crucial for our overall well-being. Sleep helps our bodies recover, keeps our minds sharp, and is essential for maintaining good...
Scientists find hidden link between a blood pressure number and dementia
Imagine visiting your doctor and having your blood pressure checked. You’re probably familiar with the machine that wraps around your arm, squeezes a bit,...
New heart drug offers safer, more effective treatment
There’s encouraging news for people with heart conditions, particularly those dealing with coronary artery disease—a condition where the blood vessels that supply blood to...
Milking procedures may spread bird flu among dairy cows, study finds
A recent study published in Nature suggests that milking procedures could be a key way that the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus (bird...
New drug could help treat tough cancers, study finds
Researchers at the University of Dundee’s Centre for Targeted Protein Degradation (CeTPD) and Boehringer Ingelheim have developed a promising new drug that could make...
AI chatbots could give effective advice for low back pain
A new study has revealed that artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, such as ChatGPT, might be nearly as effective as consulting a doctor when it...
This traditional type 2 diabetes drug could treat obesity
Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania have made a significant breakthrough in the battle against obesity by studying semaglutide, a medication traditionally used to...
This nutrient is the key to lower salt’s harmful effects on blood pressure
Salt is a common part of our daily meals, but it has a downside: it can raise blood pressure and harm heart health. Eating...
Scientists find big cause of rheumatoid arthritis in gut
A groundbreaking study led by scientists from the University of Colorado has uncovered a potential trigger for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a chronic autoimmune disease.
This...
Scientists find new cause of diabetes in older people
A group of researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University has made an important discovery about how losing certain cells in the pancreas might be linked...