Diseases

Common mistakes to avoid when taking medication

The way medication is taken can affect both its effectiveness and the risk of side effects.According to IW Pharmacy, factors such as food, sun exposure, and fluid intake can...

New study: Chewing gum may temporarily lower blood pressure

A new study suggests that a small change after a meal may influence the body's ability to utilize nutrients.

Does your body itch all the time? Scientists may have found the reason

Researchers have discovered a previously unknown explanation for why certain types of itching occur.

Cannabis medicine may ease dementia agitation

A new study suggests that a specially developed medicine containing compounds derived from cannabis may help people with advanced dementia.

How to protect yourself if a heart attack happens when you’re alone

When serious symptoms appear, it can be tempting to wait and see if they pass. But during a...

Common mistakes to avoid when taking medication

The way medication is taken can affect both its effectiveness and the risk of side effects.According to IW Pharmacy, factors such as food, sun exposure, and fluid intake can...

New study: Chewing gum may temporarily lower blood pressure

A new study suggests that a small change after a meal may influence the body's ability to utilize nutrients.

Does your body itch all the time? Scientists may have found the reason

Researchers have discovered a previously unknown explanation for why certain types of itching occur.

Cannabis medicine may ease dementia agitation

A new study suggests that a specially developed medicine containing compounds derived from cannabis may help people with advanced dementia.

Doctors spot troubling pattern in asthma patients

New research suggests that severe asthma may often be linked to hidden health conditions doctors have long overlooked.

The everyday stress symptoms experts want people to notice

Researchers warn that constant stress may be affecting the body in ways many people do not immediately notice.

Pythons could help shape the next generation of medicines

Scientists are studying the unusual biology of pythons in the hope of gaining new knowledge that could eventually be used to treat human diseases.

These groups face a higher risk when swimming in warm sea water

Warm sea water can create favorable conditions for bacteria. For some people, a swim in the sea may therefore carry an increased health risk.

Early warning signs in your eyes that could signal cancer

Eye cancer can be difficult to detect because its symptoms are not always obvious.Some cases are only discovered during a routine eye examination, according...

New research reveals inequality in cancer screening among LGBTQ+ people

New research shows that some LGBTQ+ people are less likely to receive screenings that can detect cancer at an early stage.