A new drug could prevent first heart attacks and strokes in diabetes
A new study suggests that a powerful cholesterol-lowering drug may help prevent serious heart problems before they even begin.
Researchers from Mass General Brigham have...
Scientists find new way to slow breast cancer in the lungs
When breast cancer spreads beyond the breast, it becomes much more dangerous. The lungs are one of the most common places where this cancer...
Why Alzheimer’s patients lose track of time and place at the same time
New research is changing how scientists understand memory. A study from the University of Oslo suggests that our brain does not separate time and...
Seaweed could heal wounds naturally, study finds
Chronic wounds are a serious health problem that affect millions of people around the world. In developed countries, about 2% of the population suffers...
Six weeks of boxing training can reduce high blood pressure
Keeping blood pressure at a healthy level is very important for long-term health. When blood pressure is too high, it puts extra strain on...
Do you still need beta-blockers years after a heart attack?
For many years, people who survived a heart attack were told to take beta-blockers for the rest of their lives. These medicines help reduce...
A hidden brain signal may hold the key to Alzheimer’s prevention
Many people believe that Alzheimer’s disease only begins in old age. However, scientists now know that the changes linked to this condition can start...
Even a few more steps a day can cut heart disease risk, study shows
A new large study has found that simply walking more each day can greatly lower the risk of serious heart problems, especially for people...
Blood pressure drugs may increase risk of this skin disease
Psoriasis is a long-term skin condition that affects millions of people around the world. It causes red, dry, and scaly patches on the skin...
New pain drug may relieve nerve pain without addiction risk, study finds
Chronic nerve pain is one of the most difficult health problems to treat. It affects millions of people around the world and can last...