A 70‑year‑old blood pressure drug may also stop deadly brain tumors
For more than seventy years, a drug called hydralazine has been used around the world to treat high blood pressure.
It is one of the...
Poor sleep may raise blood pressure risk in older women
Postmenopausal women face a particularly high risk of high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, which is a major cause of heart disease and...
From contraception to menopause: why women face a higher risk of stroke
Stroke is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. It places a huge burden on families, health systems and societies. Increasingly, strokes are...
Early immune aging may predict rheumatoid arthritis long before diagnosis
A new study has discovered that the earliest signs of immune system aging can appear long before rheumatoid arthritis is officially diagnosed.
This finding gives...
Snake pee could help treat kidney stones and gout, study finds
Scientists are turning to an unexpected group of animals—snakes and lizards—to help understand how humans might one day prevent painful kidney stones and gout.
The...
Simple midlife blood test may predict Alzheimer’s risk decades early
A new study suggests that a simple blood test in midlife may one day help identify who is at higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s...
New nonhormonal drug can reduce hot flashes and sleepless nights in menopause
A new treatment for menopause symptoms has just been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, offering hope to millions of women who...
Scientists discover root cause of eye damage in diabetes
A new study from Cedars-Sinai has shed light on why so many people with diabetes develop problems with the cornea, the clear, dome-shaped surface...
Scientists discover hidden cause of heart attacks—even with normal cholesterol
For many years, doctors have focused on controlling diabetes, lowering blood pressure, and reducing cholesterol to fight heart disease.
Medications like aspirin and statins have...
Can your home temperature shape your dementia risk?
Most people know that extreme temperatures can affect how the body feels, but new research shows that the temperature inside your home might also...