Study compares two common blood pressure drugs
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health problem that affects many people around the world.
If left untreated, it can lead to...
Study finds a big hidden cause of major cancers
Cancer is still one of the biggest health problems in the world. Every year, millions of people are diagnosed with cancer, and many lose...
Simple urine test could replace painful kidney biopsies for lupus patients
A simple urine test may soon change how doctors monitor kidney disease in people with lupus, potentially replacing painful and risky kidney biopsies.
Researchers led...
Popular weight loss drug protects heart health
A new study led by scientists from University College London has found that the popular anti-obesity drug semaglutide may protect the heart even if...
Could gum disease harm your brain?
A new study has found that adults with gum disease may have more signs of damage to their brain’s white matter than people with...
Where kids grow up may influence their risk of type 2 diabetes, study finds
Type 2 diabetes, once considered an adult disease, is now affecting children and teenagers at worrying rates.
Before the mid-1990s, only about 1% to 2%...
Mixing weed and cigarettes changes the brain’s chemistry, study finds
A new study from McGill University has found that people who use both cannabis and tobacco show unique changes in the brain that could...
These things can affect survival in metastatic breast cancer
A new study from UT Southwestern Medical Center has identified important factors that may influence how long people survive after being diagnosed with metastatic...
New treatment could stop fatty liver disease from getting worse
A new international study has found that a protein called E2F2 could play a key role in preventing fatty liver disease from becoming more...
Drug duo shows promise in fighting colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in people over the age of 50.
It usually starts from small growths in the colon...