Diseases

Kidney stones: seasonal patterns and prevention

A common summer habit could be quietly increasing your risk of painful kidney stones.

An everyday vitamin is being tested in cancer treatment

Early research suggests a common vitamin could help the body fight one of the deadliest forms of brain cancer — but scientists urge caution.

Scientists study the relationship between coffee and fatty liver disease

New research suggests that regular coffee consumption may play a role in protecting the liver from fatty liver disease and fibrosis.

Non-drug therapies show promise for osteoarthritis

Simple, everyday treatments may offer safer and more effective relief for knee pain than commonly used medication.

Study finds 31% reduction in first heart attacks with cholesterol drug

A widely used cholesterol drug may cut first-time heart attack risk by 31%—even before disease is detected.

Kidney stones: seasonal patterns and prevention

A common summer habit could be quietly increasing your risk of painful kidney stones.

An everyday vitamin is being tested in cancer treatment

Early research suggests a common vitamin could help the body fight one of the deadliest forms of brain cancer — but scientists urge caution.

Scientists study the relationship between coffee and fatty liver disease

New research suggests that regular coffee consumption may play a role in protecting the liver from fatty liver disease and fibrosis.

Non-drug therapies show promise for osteoarthritis

Simple, everyday treatments may offer safer and more effective relief for knee pain than commonly used medication.

New cell discovery could change how we fight cancer and ALS

What scientists once thought were simple liquid blobs inside our cells may actually hide a structure that could change how we treat cancer and ALS.

Common mistakes people make with GLP 1 weight loss medications

The use of GLP 1 medications such as Ozempic and Mounjaro has increased significantly over the past year. However, experts warn that many people...

Severe side effects linked to metformin taken by millions worldwide

Health experts outline the rare but serious reactions associated with one of the world’s most prescribed diabetes medications.

New study: Exercise has a significant positive effect for breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy

New research suggests that exercise can strengthen both body and mind during chemotherapy.

Studies suggest possible link between tattoos and cancer

Several scientific studies point to a possible connection between tattoo ink and an increased risk of certain types of cancer.However, the findings are not...

New analysis: Six out of ten women may be overweight in 2050

Developments in women’s health point in a worrying direction. Cardiovascular diseases in particular may become more prevalent in the future.