Long-term alcohol drinking may sharply increase rectal cancer risk
Alcohol is a common part of social life for many people, and moderate drinking is often seen as harmless. However, scientific research has been...
A common diabetes drug may slow kidney aging
As people grow older, their kidneys naturally lose strength and efficiency. This slow decline can make it harder for the body to filter waste,...
A hidden brain damage can quadruple dementia risk
Dementia is often thought of as a disease that slowly develops only because of problems inside brain cells. However, growing evidence shows that damage...
A rider’s heart stopped at a horse show on her 14th birthday – now...
For someone who’d spent her whole life around horses, including competing since she was 7, Ryan Haselden had a terrific 14th birthday lined up...
New drug may treat fatty liver disease more effectively
Liver disease affects millions of people in the United States, and one of the most common and concerning forms is nonalcoholic fatty liver disease,...
A simple peanut butter smell test may help spot Alzheimer’s early
Alzheimer’s disease is a serious brain condition that slowly affects memory, thinking, and daily functioning. It is one of the most common causes of...
What is the safest blood pressure for people over 60?
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems among older adults. As people age, their blood vessels naturally become stiffer, which...
Popular cholesterol drug may quietly harm kidney health
Millions of people around the world take statins every day to lower their cholesterol. High cholesterol is known to raise the risk of heart...
This nighttime drug in hospital may harm heart health
Before many medical procedures or surgeries, doctors often give patients a drug called midazolam. This medication is commonly used to help people relax, reduce...
This quiet eye disease may raise the risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Glaucoma is often described as the “silent thief of sight” because it can slowly damage vision without causing pain or obvious warning signs.
Many people...