Can a common gout pill help prevent joint replacements?
Good news for people who struggle with joint pain! A new study shows that a pill called colchicine might lower the chance of needing...
Why a persistent cough could be a sign of heart failure
When most people think about heart problems, they usually imagine chest pain or shortness of breath—not a cough.
But for people with congestive heart failure...
How this plant oil may help cancer spread
A new scientific study has found that a type of fat often found in palm oil could help certain cancers spread more easily in...
Popular blood pressure drugs may harm memory function, especially in older people
Many people take common medications to help with allergies, high blood pressure, depression, or motion sickness.
These drugs are often trusted and used for years....
Surprising reason why more women diagnosed with Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease affects millions of people around the world, but women are far more likely than men to be diagnosed with the condition.
Many experts...
Quitting smoking in midlife may help slow cognitive decline
A new study from University College London (UCL) shows that quitting smoking—even in your 50s or later—can help slow down memory loss and mental...
How state welfare policies may be worsening arthritis pain in the U.S.
A new study from The University of Texas at Arlington reveals a surprising link between state-level welfare policies and the rise in arthritis-related joint...
How sleep apnea might speed up aging and harm the heart
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is known for causing breathing problems during sleep, but new research shows it may do much more.
A recent review published...
Your neighborhood may affect your risk of dementia, study finds
Where you live may play a bigger role in your brain health than you think.
A new study from Wake Forest University School of Medicine...
Vegan diet may help people with diabetes use less insulin
A new study suggests that people with type 1 diabetes might be able to lower their insulin use—and their insulin costs—by following a low-fat...