Health & Wellness
New Cancer Treatments Bring Hope but Also Hidden Dangers
Modern cancer treatment is entering a new era. Scientists are developing medicines that are far more precise than traditional chemotherapy, offering patients new hope...
Could a ‘Healthy’ Fat Help Pancreatic Cancer Grow?
For many years, people have been told that some fats are healthier than others. Olive oil, for example, is often praised as a heart-friendly...
Brushing Teeth in Hospital Could Reduce Risk of Pneumonia
Most people go to the hospital expecting to recover from an illness or injury. Few imagine they could develop a dangerous new infection while...
New Therapy May Beat Drug Resistance in Advanced Kidney Cancer
One of the greatest challenges in cancer treatment is drug resistance. A treatment may work well at first, shrinking tumors and slowing disease progression,...
Too Much Fat Burning May Damage the Heart
For many years, scientists believed that helping the heart burn more fat for energy was generally a good thing. After all, fat is the...
Large Global Study Links Hearing Aids to Lower Dementia Risk
Millions of older adults around the world live with hearing loss. Many see it as an annoying part of getting older, something that makes...
Could Popular Weight Loss Drugs Prevent Breast Cancer?
Medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound have become household names in recent years.
Originally developed to help people with type 2 diabetes control...
Diabetes tied to higher tooth and implant loss over 10 years
People often think of diabetes as a disease that mainly affects blood sugar levels. Many are aware that it can damage the heart, kidneys,...
Scientists Find a Smarter Way to Track Cancer and Heart Damage
Modern cancer treatment has entered a new era thanks to immunotherapy.
Instead of directly attacking cancer cells with chemicals or radiation, immunotherapy encourages the immune...
New Drug May Help People Lose Fat While Keeping More Muscle in Weight Loss
Weight-loss drugs have transformed the treatment of obesity in recent years. Medications such as tirzepatide can help people lose a significant amount of body...
Study Finds a Major Cause of Dangerous Heart Rhythm Disorders
Heart rhythm disorders, also known as arrhythmias, affect millions of people worldwide. These conditions occur when the electrical signals that control the heartbeat do...
This Tiny Organ May Hold the Key to Treating High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is a leading cause of serious health problems. It increases the risk of heart attacks, strokes, heart failure, kidney disease, and...
Soybean Oil Linked to Weight Gain and Obesity
Obesity has become a serious health problem over the past century. While many factors are involved, including lifestyle, physical activity, and the growing availability...
Is Low Diastolic Pressure Really a Problem?
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common health conditions worldwide.
It affects billions of people and is a major...
Can Nose Bacteria Trigger Alzheimer’s Disease?
The nose is important for us to enjoy food or detect smoke. However, scientists are learning that the nose may have another important role...
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Large Global Study Links Hearing Aids to Lower Dementia Risk
Millions of older adults around the world live with hearing loss. Many see it as an annoying part of getting older, something that makes...
Can Nose Bacteria Trigger Alzheimer’s Disease?
The nose is important for us to enjoy food or detect smoke. However, scientists are learning that the nose may have another important role...
Common Diabetes Drugs May Double Risk of Heart Attacks and Strokes
More than 500 million people around the world live with diabetes, and most people with type 2 diabetes depend on medication to keep their...
Overlooked Blood Pressure Number May Predict Future Brain Damage
Most people know that high blood pressure can increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
When doctors talk about blood pressure, they often pay...
Study Finds a Surprising Cause of Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia and affects millions of people around the world. The disease mainly develops in older adults...