Diseases

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.

New Covid variant spreads across the US

A newly detected Covid variant is beginning to spread across the US, prompting experts to take a closer look at how it behaves.

UK meat recall after listeria found, with rare meningitis risk

A routine supermarket purchase has triggered a health alert, as a common meat product is recalled over bacteria that can, in rare cases, lead to meningitis.

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.

New Covid variant spreads across the US

A newly detected Covid variant is beginning to spread across the US, prompting experts to take a closer look at how it behaves.

Repeated Russian attacks linked to rising illness in Ukraine

Rising illness rates in Ukraine are causing concern and cannot be explained by winter weather alone.

Study suggests earlier signs of kidney disease may be overlooked

New research suggests that routine kidney tests may miss early warning signs unless results are interpreted in relation to age and sex.

Ultra-processed foods linked to higher death risk among cancer survivors

As survival rates for cancer continue to improve, attention is increasingly turning to the long-term health of survivors.

New study explores a method to attack cancer without harming healthy cells

Researchers have identified an approach that exploits cancer cells’ own weaknesses.

Why you cough – and how to get rid of it

A cough is not a disease in itself, but a sign of irritation in the body.

These 8 fruits may help lower your blood pressure

A dietary pattern rich in fruit can support healthy blood pressure and good blood circulation.Several fruits contain fiber, vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds that...