This cheap pill could help millions quit smoking
A new study brings good news for people who want to quit smoking. It highlights a low-cost stop-smoking pill called cytisine.
Although not well-known in...
Wildfire smoke may harm sperm quality, new study finds
As wildfires become more common across the U.S. and Canada, their effects may reach beyond breathing problems and heart health—new research suggests they may...
Whole grains could help prevent heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes
A new study shows that middle-aged and older adults who eat at least three servings of whole grains each day tend to have smaller...
Prediabetes remission possible without dropping pounds, our new study finds
There’s a long-held belief in diabetes prevention that weight loss is the main way to lower disease risk. Our new study challenges this.
For decades,...
New guidelines issued for treating thyroid cancer
Thyroid cancer is the 12th most common cancer in the United States, affecting more than 44,000 patients in 2024.
Most patients are diagnosed with differentiated...
Can beta-blockers harm women’s heart health?
A recent study from the University of Bologna has revealed important information about how beta-blockers—commonly used to treat high blood pressure—may affect women differently...
Can some depression drugs raise your dementia risk?
A large study from the University of East Anglia has found a possible link between certain medications and a higher risk of dementia.
This study...
Study shows deep cause of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
Scientists have grown tiny, pea-sized brains in the lab to better understand how schizophrenia and bipolar disorder affect the brain.
These two mental health conditions...
Larger waistlines and metabolic syndrome may raise Parkinson’s risk
Having a larger waistline, high blood pressure, and other components of metabolic syndrome may increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease, according to a new...
Mediterranean diet with lean beef may lower heart disease risk
A recent study funded by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association found that eating a Mediterranean-style diet with lean beef leads to lower levels of...