Early immune aging may predict rheumatoid arthritis long before diagnosis
A new study has discovered that the earliest signs of immune system aging can appear long before rheumatoid arthritis is officially diagnosed.
This finding gives...
Snake pee could help treat kidney stones and gout, study finds
Scientists are turning to an unexpected group of animals—snakes and lizards—to help understand how humans might one day prevent painful kidney stones and gout.
The...
Gout drug may lower heart attack and stroke risk
A medicine that has been used for years to treat gout might also help reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
A new Cochrane...
Common arthritis can strongly increase risks of many chronic diseases
Osteoarthritis is a common condition that affects the joints, making movement painful and difficult.
It happens when the cartilage, which is the smooth protective layer...
Headaches harm 33% of world population—and women suffer the most
Do you often deal with migraine headaches? If so, you’re far from alone.
A new study reveals that almost 1 in 3 people around the...
Simple painkiller may stop deadly pancreatic cancer from spreading
The pancreas is a small but important organ in the body. It helps with digestion and controls blood sugar levels.
Sadly, it is also the...
Common painkiller paracetamol may raise blood pressure risk
Paracetamol, also called acetaminophen, is one of the most popular medicines for easing pain and reducing fever.
People often use it for things like headaches,...
Even ‘normal’ blood pressure in your 30s could raise heart disease risk later in...
A new study has found that even people with “normal” blood pressure in their 30s may face a higher risk of heart attacks, strokes,...
The hidden connection between headaches and blood sugar levels
Have you ever wondered why some people get headaches or migraines more often than others? Scientists say the reason might be hidden deep in...
Cancer-linked protein found to help heal wounds, surprising scientists
For decades, doctors have known that high levels of a protein called SerpinB3 in the blood are a warning sign of serious illness.
It often...