Why thyroid disease treatment may harm your heart
Levothyroxine is one of the most commonly prescribed medications in the United States.
It’s used to treat thyroid problems, especially hypothyroidism, which happens when the...
The silent danger of kidney disease: what older adults should know
Kidney disease is a quiet health problem that often shows no clear signs until it becomes serious. This is especially true for older adults.
Many...
Popular blood pressure pill may harm your gut, study confirms
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health problem around the world. About one in ten adults has it.
If left untreated, it...
Severe pregnancy sickness linked to higher risk of mental health disorders
For many women, nausea and vomiting are common symptoms in early pregnancy. But for some, these symptoms become so extreme that they develop a...
Sugary drinks may speed cancer spread, study finds
Sugary drinks have long been linked to health risks such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
Now, new research from The University of Texas MD...
New menopause drug cuts hot flashes by more than 70%
A new nonhormonal drug is showing major promise in easing one of the most disruptive symptoms of menopause.
In a large international clinical trial, the...
Medical imaging radiation may cause 10% of childhood blood cancers, study finds
Medical imaging is one of the most important tools doctors use to diagnose and treat health problems, often saving lives through early detection.
But new...
Loneliness may double the risk of physical pain, study finds
Loneliness is often thought of as an emotional struggle, but new research shows it may also take a toll on the body.
A large international...
Daily cannabis use linked to 44% higher risk of asthma, study find
As cannabis becomes more widely legalized and socially accepted, many people see it as a safer alternative to tobacco.
But new research suggests that inhaling...
More Americans meet criteria for high blood pressure under new guidelines
Nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure – a condition called hypertension.
Hypertension is the No. 1 risk factor for heart disease and...