Scientists find a big cause of hidden inflammation in the body
A new study has found an important link between vitamin B12 and long-lasting inflammation in the body.
This could change how we think about staying...
One injection could control high blood pressure for six months
High blood pressure is a very common health problem that affects millions of people around the world. The usual way to treat it is...
What your face may reveal about fatty liver disease
Fatty liver disease is becoming more common around the world, especially as more people gain weight and live inactive lifestyles.
This condition happens when fat...
Surprising link between ‘good’ cholesterol and Alzheimer’s risk in older women
A recent study has found that high levels of HDL-C, also called “good cholesterol,” might increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease in women after...
Best breakfast foods to help lower high blood pressure naturally
Managing high blood pressure is important for staying healthy in the long run. It can help lower the risk of heart disease and stroke....
Why the human brain develops more slowly than other primates
The human brain is one of the most complex organs in nature. It allows us to think, plan, imagine, communicate, and understand the world...
Worried about statins? Here’s what the evidence shows
Few medicines have sparked as much debate as statins. Cardiologists often describe them as life-saving, while some patients remain wary of side effects or...
Right side of the heart may hold clues to hidden heart risks
A new study from the University of Pennsylvania has found that a thicker right side of the heart may be linked to a higher...
Proton therapy offers safer and more effective treatment for throat cancer
A new study published in The Lancet shows that a type of radiation treatment called proton beam therapy can help patients with oropharyngeal cancer...
AI may help doctors predict spread of throat cancer
Doctors and scientists from Mass General Brigham and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have created a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that may help predict how...