Diseases

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.

Study examines supplement’s effect on osteoarthritis

New research suggests a common dietary supplement may help reduce pain in people with osteoarthritis.

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.

Study tracks ADHD traits and long-term physical health outcomes

A long-term UK study suggests that ADHD traits in childhood may shape physical health outcomes well into midlife.

Researchers identify possible link between kidney disease and heart damage

Many patients with kidney disease also develop heart disease. New research offers a possible explanation.

Scientists explore a gentler way to protect memory in Alzheimer’s

Researchers are studying whether supporting the brain’s natural aging processes could help protect memory before serious decline begins.

GLP-1 receptor agonists reviewed for potential role in mental health care

Experts say that improving heart and metabolic health may be key to helping people with severe mental illness live longer, healthier lives.

Early trial explores vaccine-based cancer prevention

Early research suggests the immune system may one day be trained to prevent cancer in people with inherited risk.

Study finds obesity and high blood pressure may cause dementia

New research shifts the focus from treating dementia to preventing it.