Many people don’t use aspirin to prevent a second heart attack or stroke
Aspirin is a common, inexpensive medication that has been proven to significantly reduce the risk of having another heart attack or stroke for those...
How AI can help prevent type 2 diabetes
In an era where the United States grapples with soaring health care costs, totaling over $730 billion annually on preventable diseases like diabetes, a...
Healthy runner’s stroke followed a bad bout of COVID-19
On a ride to high school one morning, Shelley Marshall asked her daughter how things were going with her field hockey team.
At least, that's...
Can coffee help prevent Alzheimer’s disease
Coffee, the beloved beverage that kicks off mornings worldwide, has been the subject of countless studies examining its impact on health.
Among its many scrutinized...
Scientists unlock zinc’s potential to combat cystic fibrosis infections
Researchers from the University of Queensland have found a promising way to help people with cystic fibrosis (CF) fight infections better.
This discovery could mean...
Why blood pressure cuff size matters
When it comes to checking your blood pressure, one size does not fit all. It might seem like a small detail, but the size...
Ultra-processed foods may increase risks of more than 30 health problems
In recent findings published by The BMJ, a comprehensive review has shed light on the significant health risks associated with consuming ultra-processed foods.
These foods,...
Tobacco and cannabis cause different lung damages, study finds
In a simple town named Dunedin, a group of researchers from the University of Otago embarked on a journey to understand how our lungs...
Timing matters: The when and how much of high blood pressure drugs
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is like a silent alarm that often goes unnoticed until it causes significant health issues. It's a common condition,...
Scientists find big cause of autism and ADHD
Scientists from the University of Maryland School of Medicine have recently uncovered something quite remarkable.
They've found a connection between inflammation in children and how...