Doctors urged to treat high cholesterol earlier to prevent heart attacks and strokes
Doctors should begin treating high cholesterol earlier and more aggressively than in the past, according to a new medical perspective written by researchers from...
Common asthma drug may help fight aggressive cancers
A medication commonly used to treat asthma and allergies may also help fight some of the most difficult cancers, according to a new study...
Simple urine test may show early warning signs of dementia
A large new study from Sweden suggests that a simple urine test could help doctors spot people who may face a higher risk of...
New diabetes drug shows bigger weight loss and blood sugar benefits than Ozempic-like treatment
A new research review has found that a diabetes drug called Tirzepatide may work better than another well-known drug, Semaglutide, for lowering blood sugar...
New finding could lead to safer treatments for high blood pressure
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. In the United States alone, more than 116 million adults...
Muscle-building steroids may trigger dangerous heart problems in young men
A new international study has raised serious concerns about the use of anabolic steroids and their effects on heart health, especially in young men.
Researchers...
The worst and best fats for people with high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. Millions of people live with the condition,...
A constipation drug may help treat chronic kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease, also known as CKD, is a major health problem that affects millions of people around the world. The kidneys play a...
Why millions of people with diabetes trust drug metformin
Metformin is one of the world’s most widely used medicines for type 2 diabetes. Doctors have prescribed it for decades, and for many people...
The hidden blood pressure number that could quietly damage your heart
When people talk about blood pressure, most attention usually goes to the top number in a blood pressure reading.
However, doctors say the bottom number...