Low dose of this drug could prevent joint replacement surgeries
New research from the LoDoCo2 (Low-Dose Colchicine 2) trial suggests that taking a small daily dose of colchicine could help reduce the need for...
Eating nuts may help control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes
A recent study from the University of Toronto has found that eating nuts instead of carbohydrates may help people with type 2 diabetes manage...
A natural compound may extend life and prevent Alzheimer’s
Researchers from the University of Seville in Spain, along with scientists from the University of Kent in the U.K., have made an exciting discovery...
Too much thyroid hormone may harm brain health in older people
A new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine shows that having too much thyroid hormone—a condition called thyrotoxicosis—may raise the risk of memory and thinking...
Why blood pressure numbers may not always be a cause for panic
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often called the “silent killer” because it usually has no symptoms but can quietly raise the risk of...
When a cough could mean heart failure
When people think about heart problems, they usually think of chest pain or trouble breathing. But not many know that something as common as...
Why you should think twice before taking ibuprofen with blood pressure pills
A new study from scientists at the University of Waterloo has found that taking ibuprofen—a common painkiller—can be risky for people who are also...
This common drug may increase the risk of serious heart problems
New research published in The Journal of Physiology has found a worrying link between the use of anabolic steroids and a higher risk of developing atrial...
Study finds key cause of type 2 diabetes
Diabetes is a widespread health condition affecting about 415 million people worldwide. Among these cases, nearly 90% are classified as Type 2 diabetes (T2D)....
Lowering this blood pressure number may protect brain from dementia, stroke
Scientists at the University of Miami have discovered that the lower number in a blood pressure reading—called diastolic blood pressure—may hold important clues about...