Take the stairs to live longer
Taking the stairs could slash the risk of an early death, according to a study by British scientists.…
NIH grant funds research on environmental triggers for sickle cell disease
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has received a $4.1 million grant from the National Heart,…
Researcher Christopher McCurdy Did Not Disclose Kratom Conflicts of Interest — ProPublica
The leading scientist urging policymakers not to criminalize kratom, a substance that has left a trail of death…
Lilly to acquire Merida Biosciences to advance treatments for serious autoimmune and allergic diseases
Merida’s antibody-engineering platform is designed to enable precise, durable removal of disease-causing antibodies, while preserving normal immune function…
Rick Campanelli reveals personal battle with past gambling addiction in ‘Tempted’ memoir
It’s been just over 30 years since a contest entry with MuchMusic would forever change Rick Campanelli’s life…
Thinking about taking supplements? What to look for before buying, according to a cardiologist
Americans spend billions of dollars each year on vitamins and supplements, hoping to improve everything from heart health…
Frida Redknapp, 42, shares 6 resistance-band exercises she uses for stronger arms and shoulders
You don’t need a gym’s worth of heavy weights to build strength. Resistance bands can provide plenty of…
MS patients’ quality of life associated with walking performance and functional capacity
A study by the University of Eastern Finland found that quality of life in people with multiple sclerosis…
MHRA concludes review of Avacopan Vifor following reassessment of benefit-risk balance
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has completed its review of Avacopan Vifor (previously known as…
£87m surgical centre opens aimed at cutting Somerset waiting lists
“We’ve got two bonuses here. One is that we’ve increased our capacity, so we have additional operating theatre…
Why people with addiction end up in mental health treatment first
Sleep, most often. Or the racing thoughts before a Monday. Or a low mood that has outstayed…
Magnesium and vitamin D combo a ‘reasonable approach’ to modestly lower blood pressure: review
Writing in Nutrition Research, researchers from Harvard University and the University of Madrid suggested that randomized controlled trials…