Lack of this diet can harm heart, liver, and brain – even raise Alzheimer’s...
Choline is a nutrient that our bodies need to stay healthy. While the liver can make a small amount, we get most of it...
This blood pressure drug may increase suicide risk
A recent study has raised concerns about a potential link between a commonly prescribed type of blood pressure medication and an increased risk of...
Long-term use of depression drugs may raise risk of deadly heart problem
Sudden cardiac death (SCD) happens when the heart suddenly stops beating. It’s a tragic and unexpected event that often comes with no warning.
In younger...
Heavy drinking can cause deadly liver disease, study warns
A new study from the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has revealed how long-term heavy drinking can cause severe and life-threatening damage...
Long-term risk prediction could help guide blood pressure treatment
A new study published in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension suggests that long-term risk should be considered when deciding when to start blood...
Scientists discover new blood-clotting disease
Researchers at McMaster University have made a groundbreaking discovery in hematology, revealing a new blood-clotting disorder that explains spontaneous and persistent clotting despite full-dose...
Exercise may boost brain insulin response and help prevent dementia
A new study led by scientists at Rutgers University–New Brunswick has found that exercise might improve brain health by helping brain cells respond better...
AI could diagnose coeliac disease better than doctors
Getting diagnosed with coeliac disease can be a long and frustrating process, but a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool developed by scientists at the...
Early signs of multiple sclerosis can begin 15 years before diagnosis
Researchers at the University of British Columbia have found that early warning signs of multiple sclerosis (MS) can emerge more than a decade before...
FDA-approved drug could reduce alcohol use and pain
A new preclinical study from Scripps Research suggests that a drug already approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating inflammation...