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Researchers discover super-enhancer driving pancreatic cancer growth

Researchers at the Salk Institute have identified a "super-enhancer" that fuels the rapid growth of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), the most common type of...

Cold days may worsen blood pressure control, study finds

Nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure, according to the American Heart Association's 2023 Statistical Update. Now, new research shows...

Scientists find new causes of vascular dementia, Alzheimer’s disease

We often hear that Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia degrade the brain, but we haven't fully understood how. Now, a team of scientists at Oregon...

Recognizing early signs of Parkinson’s: what you need to know

Parkinson's disease is a condition that impacts the nervous system and makes movement difficult over time. Although there's no cure, medication and sometimes surgery...

Proton beam therapy may shorten breast cancer treatment, study finds

A new study by Mayo Clinic has good news for breast cancer patients: a shorter treatment time may be just as effective as the...

Having a close relative with fatty liver disease is linked to higher risks of...

A study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, published in the Journal of Hepatology, suggests that close relatives of people with metabolic-associated fatty liver disease...

Common blood pressure drug linked to dangerous eye disease

A recent study says that if you're taking a certain kind of blood pressure medicine called Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs), you may have a...

Coffee and tea could lower stroke and dementia risk, study finds

Good news for coffee and tea lovers! A recent study says that drinking a moderate amount of these beverages may lower your chances of...

Xanthan gum may help control blood sugar, study finds

Type 2 diabetes is a big deal these days. It's not just a problem in one country; it's everywhere. And it's not a disease...

Diet and exercise can influence breast cancer treatment outcomes

A new study from the Yale Cancer Center presents promising data suggesting that a targeted diet and exercise intervention can potentially enhance the outcomes...