Health

Are statins safe to use? New research debunks long-feared side effects A new study has debunked the long-feared and mysterious side effects associated with cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins. Statins were previously thought to cause muscle pain in 10 percent of people taking the drug to lower cholesterol. Even the researchers from the University of Rochester…

New research debunks the great PTSD myth A new study has challenged the long-standing view that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety-based disorder. A new study finds that 68% of trauma-exposed individuals report that emotional pain (guilt, shame, sadness, loss of joy) hinders their daily functioning more than fear. The findings from this research…

Shocking gender link in autism comes to light It has long been believed that autism affects male individuals more. From a new study from Sweden, published by The BMJ shows that autism can actually occur at similar rates in men and women. The results show a clear catch-up effect in women during adolescence, which the…

Same name, different disease: a guide to type 1 and type 2 diabetes Diabetes is often used as an umbrella term that includes both type 1 and type 2. However, both types of diabetes are fundamentally different diseases. The only symptom they have in common is chronically elevated blood sugar levels in the body. Understanding…

New research brings us closer to a malaria-free world A new study, jointly led by the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine and the Center for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID) in Cameroon, has discovered part of the DNA of a key enzyme, known as cytochrome P450, that helps mosquitoes break down and survive exposure to…

5 home remedies for gas and bloating Gas is one of the most common digestive problems that affects most people at one time or another, yet it is often uncomfortable and sometimes even misunderstood. Gas usually occurs naturally during digestion when bacteria in the intestines break down food or when excess air is swallowed while…

Experts reveal simple ways to prevent cancer Cancer can be a life-changing disease. According to a new analysis from the World Health Organization (WHO)More than a third of all cancer cases worldwide are preventable. And almost half of these cases include lung, stomach and cervical cancer. This means that millions of fatal cancers can be…

World Cancer Day 2026: 7 million cases a year are preventable – Here’s how Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide and causes immense suffering for patients and their families. In 2022, there were 1.9 million new cases in the Southeast Asia region, as reported by the World Health Organization (WHO). The…

Social media reduces anxiety? This is what a new study suggests Anxiety is the second leading cause of disability and death worldwide, as it leads to many other problems such as depression and suicide. While social media can be a cause of anxiety, it can also be a possible solution. A researcher at the University…

New research warns people against using testosterone supplements Testosterone is an important male hormone that helps build muscle, increases energy and supports sexual function. Sometimes doctors also prescribe testosterone supplements to men who have a condition called hypogonadism, in which the body does not produce enough testosterone. These treatments can help improve strength, mood and…

Spain performs the world’s first face transplant using a euthanized donor A hospital in Spain has made a major medical breakthrough by performing the world’s first face transplant using tissues from a doctor who had received medical assistance in dying. The procedure was successfully performed by a team of approximately 100 health professionals, opening new…

5 Highly Effective But Addictive Opioid Painkillers Opioids are quite powerful medications that relieve pain and produce feelings of euphoria, and should only be taken for short periods of time for acute pain, such as after an injury or surgery. Regardless of strength, all opioids are potentially addictive and can lead to overdose if misused….