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Low vitamin D levels may increase severe lung infection risk by 33%
A new study from the University of Surrey has found that having very low levels of vitamin D can increase the risk of being...
New biomarkers could help detect pancreatic cancer earlier and save lives
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer, with a five-year survival rate of just 13%.
One of the biggest challenges with this...
Obesity and high blood pressure can directly cause dementia
A new study has found that obesity and high blood pressure are not just risk factors but direct causes of dementia.
The research, published in...
This simple nutrient may help your body fight deadly inflammation
When you get sick or injured—whether it’s from burning your hand or catching the flu—your body goes on a journey. This journey, called a...
GLP-1 medications: how they help with obesity, diabetes, and heart health
GLP-1 and dual GIP/GLP-1 medications are becoming more popular as effective treatments for people with obesity or type 2 diabetes.
These medications not only help...
Scientists reverse chronic pain off without opioids
Chronic pain affects more than 50 million people in the United States, and many of them—especially women—live with daily discomfort that current medications cannot...
Study finds a big hidden cause of heart disease
Heart disease is one of the main causes of death in Western countries. A common type of heart disease is atherosclerosis.
This happens when plaque...
How bad bacteria in your mouth may lead to chronic diseases
A new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden has given us a better understanding of the bacteria behind serious mouth infections.
This discovery could help...
Why blood pressure drugs may be riskier for women than men
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world, and many people take medicine to control it. One type...
Type 2 diabetes may increase risk of sudden cardiac arrest
When people talk about how to stay healthy with type 2 diabetes, the advice is often simple: eat healthier, exercise more, and control your...
The best diets to lower high blood pressure, according to science
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health issue that can lead to serious problems like heart disease and stroke if it’s...
Major causes of high systolic blood pressure you need to know
High systolic blood pressure, also called high blood pressure or hypertension, is a common condition that can lead to serious health problems. It increases...
Ibuprofen may affect your liver health in a surprising way
Ibuprofen is one of the most common medicines used around the world. It helps reduce pain, fever, and swelling, and is easy to get...
This treatment can reduce knee pain without surgery
A new study from MedStar Georgetown University Hospital has found a safe and effective way to reduce knee pain without surgery.
This treatment could be...
Can your blood pressure drugs harm your stomach?
High blood pressure is a serious health problem that affects around 1 in 10 adults worldwide. It is often called the “silent killer” because...
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Scientists print the world’s smallest infrared sensors—no silicon required
Engineers have created the smallest fully printed infrared light sensors ever made, opening a new path toward cheaper, smaller, and more flexible infrared technologies.
The...
Thin ice may have kept ancient Martian lakes alive for decades
For years, scientists have faced a puzzling contradiction about Mars.
On one hand, the planet is covered with ancient lake beds, shorelines, and sediment layers...
A new study finds a subtle dance between dark matter and neutrinos
Time again for a tale of things dark and mysterious. A tale of dark matter. It's a well-told tale, but this time it involves...
This system reveals how super-Earths are born
One of the best things about being able to see thousands of exoplanetary systems is that we’re able to track them in different stages...
Hidden plasma rings around red dwarfs may shape the fate of their planets
When astronomers think about whether distant planets could support life, they often focus on the planets themselves.
But a growing body of research shows that...