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...
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...