Why some people are more prone to blood clots
Researchers in Sweden have discovered three genetic mutations that significantly raise the risk of dangerous blood clots in the legs, also known as venous thrombosis.
The...
Feeling dizzy? it might be a sign of a migraine
If you’ve ever felt dizzy or like the room is spinning—a sensation known as vertigo—it might be more than just a passing feeling. A...
Chronic pain linked to high rates of depression and anxiety, global study shows
A major new study has revealed just how closely chronic pain is linked to mental health struggles like depression and anxiety — and the...
This headache drug can lower blood pressure
Acetaminophen, widely known for easing headaches, fevers, and mild pain, is a medicine most people recognize. In everyday life, it’s usually taken as a...
This diabetes drug strongly reduces migraine headaches
Migraines affect about 15% of the global population and can be painful enough to disrupt daily life. For many people, existing migraine medications don't...
This diabetes drug strongly reduces migraine headaches
Migraines affect about 15% of the global population and can be painful enough to disrupt daily life. For many people, existing migraine medications don't...
Scientists find hidden cause of rheumatoid arthritis in the gut
A new study from the University of Colorado and its partners has found that a special type of bacteria in the gut may play...
This existing drug can help lower back pain effectively
Lower back pain is one of the most common health problems in the world, affecting 8 out of 10 people at some point in...
The hidden link between chronic pain and high blood pressure
When people talk about chronic pain, they often focus on the pain itself—how to stop it, ease it, or just get through the day....
Why painkillers and blood pressure drugs may be a risky mix for kidney health
Scientists at the University of Waterloo have found a possible danger when people take certain common drugs together. The problem happens when someone is...