How aspirin may prevent cancer spread
Scientists have uncovered the mechanism behind how aspirin could reduce the metastasis of some cancers by stimulating the immune system, in a new study...
Stopping blood clot drugs may increase stroke risk in these people
For patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), the risk of stroke or heart attack from stopping anticoagulants usually outweighs the risk of bleeding, according to...
This cough drug may slow down Parkinson’s disease dementia
Dementia poses a major health challenge with no safe, affordable treatments to slow its progression.
Researchers at Lawson Research Institute (Lawson), the research arm of...
Research shows cause of early pancreatic cancer and how to treat it
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer. It’s very hard to detect in the early stages, and by the time it’s...
Popular blood pressure drug has dangerous side effects
A large study lasting 17 years and including more than 730,000 people has revealed some surprising results about two common blood pressure medications—chlorthalidone and...
Mini-strokes: a serious warning you shouldn’t ignore
A mini-stroke, also called a transient ischemic attack (TIA), happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked for a short time.
Even...
This mineral can help clear artery plaques and protect your heart
Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the world. One of the main reasons is a condition called atherosclerosis.
This happens when...
Why bottom blood pressure number could protect your brain as you age
Most people have heard about blood pressure and know it has two numbers. The top number is called systolic blood pressure.
It shows how hard...
Can eating eggs raise your cancer risk?
A new study from Harvard University has raised important questions about whether eating eggs might be linked to a higher risk of certain cancers,...
New pill may help people with joint pain avoid surgery, study finds
Good news for people with joint pain: a recent study suggests that a pill called colchicine could lower the chances of needing knee and...