Blood pressure pills might raise vision loss risk, study warns
A new study from the United Kingdom has raised concerns that a common kind of blood pressure medicine might be linked to a higher...
Simple pill may help prevent joint surgery arthritis
There is hopeful news for people who suffer from joint pain. A recent study has found that a medicine called colchicine might help lower...
Study shows surprising cause of most types of cancer
A recent study by researchers at Yale University brings new understanding about what causes cancer and how much of it we can actually control.
The...
Can coffee waste turned into powerful brain medicine?
Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s affect millions of people in the United States.
These diseases slowly damage brain cells, making it harder for...
Too much black licorice can cause high blood pressure, especially after 40
Black licorice may seem like a harmless and tasty snack, especially around holidays, but new research from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)...
The surprising ways Halloween treats can interact with your medications
As Halloween approaches, the air fills with excitement. Costumes are planned, pumpkins are carved, and the promise of sweet treats is everywhere.
But while dipping...
Why some people with psoriatic arthritis don’t respond to treatment
Psoriatic arthritis, or PsA, is a long-term condition that affects both the skin and the joints.
It’s part of a group of diseases called inflammatory...
Why leg amputations surges in Illinois and who’s at the most risk
A new study from Northwestern Medicine has revealed a shocking rise in leg and foot amputations in Illinois hospitals.
Between 2016 and 2023, these amputations...
Cannabis use in adolescence linked to mental and physical diseases
A new study led by researchers at McGill University has found that using cannabis from an early age—especially before 15 years old—and using it...
Scientists find new brain signal behind Parkinson’s movement symptoms
When a person has Parkinson’s disease, their brain sends out signals that cause tremors, stiffness, and trouble with movement.
Scientists around the world are trying...