Health & Wellness
High blood pressure may increase heart failure risk in cancer treatment
Anthracyclines are powerful chemotherapy drugs that have been used for over 30 years to treat many types of cancer, including lymphomas, leukemias, sarcomas, stomach...
Finger-prick blood test could detect Alzheimer’s years before symptoms
A simple finger-prick blood test may one day be able to detect Alzheimer’s disease long before symptoms appear.
This early research comes from the PREDICTOM...
Different types of depression linked to different heart and diabetes risks
Depression is more than just feeling sad. It is a serious health condition that affects millions of people around the world.
For years, scientists have...
DASH diet named best heart-healthy diet in 2026 U.S. rankings
For the second year in a row, the DASH Diet has been ranked as the best diet for heart health by U.S. News &...
Why the top number in your blood pressure reading matters most
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health problem that raises the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other serious diseases.
For years, doctors...
What many people quietly quit cholesterol drugs statins
Statins are widely used drugs that help lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart problems like heart attacks and strokes.
Many doctors around the...
Could a common blood pressure pill help you live longer?
Researchers at the University of Liverpool may have found a surprising new way to help people live longer and stay healthier. They discovered that...
Common surgery drug used at night could increase heart disease
Midazolam is a drug that doctors have used for many years to help patients relax before surgery. It makes people feel calm and sleepy....
Study finds the key to better pancreatic cancer treatment
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most deadly types of cancer. It is hard to find early, spreads very fast, and is often difficult...
Scientists find an important cause of Parkinson’s and dementia
Parkinson’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia are two serious brain diseases that affect millions of people in the United States and around the world.
These...
Study finds a big cause of alcohol addiction
Alcohol addiction, also called alcohol use disorder, is a serious health problem that affects millions of people worldwide. It is one of the most...
Common blood pressure and heart drugs may cause “stiff heart” heart failure
Heart failure is a serious health problem in the United States. It affects millions of people and costs the healthcare system billions of dollars.
When...
This hormone treatment could reverse fatty liver damage
A new study has made an exciting discovery that could lead to better treatments for fatty liver disease.
Researchers found that a hormone called FGF21...
New diabetes drug can also kidneys and the heart
People with type 2 diabetes who also have kidney disease are at high risk for serious health problems. These include kidney failure, heart attacks,...
Drinking any alcohol can raise your blood pressure, study finds
A new global study has found that even small amounts of alcohol can raise your blood pressure. The good news is that cutting back—or...
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Brain Health
Many older people with dementia are using this dangerous brain drug
When older adults with dementia become restless at night, wander through hallways, or shout in confusion, the situation can be frightening for families and...
Finger-prick blood test could detect Alzheimer’s years before symptoms
A simple finger-prick blood test may one day be able to detect Alzheimer’s disease long before symptoms appear.
This early research comes from the PREDICTOM...
Scientists find an important cause of Parkinson’s and dementia
Parkinson’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia are two serious brain diseases that affect millions of people in the United States and around the world.
These...
Popular blood pressure drugs may harm memory function in older people
Many people rely on everyday medications to treat health problems like allergies, high blood pressure, depression, and motion sickness.
These drugs are widely used and...
Alzheimer’s drug shows promise for treating sickle cell anemia
A drug that has long been used to treat Alzheimer’s disease might also help people living with sickle cell anemia, according to new research...