What are the causes of resistant high blood pressure?
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health issue that affects millions of people. It happens when the force of blood...
A spoonful of peanut butter could help detect Alzheimer’s early
Doctors may one day use peanut butter to help detect Alzheimer’s disease, thanks to a creative and low-cost idea from scientists at the University...
Study finds how to catch deadly ovarian cancer early
Scientists have made an exciting discovery that may change how we detect and treat a dangerous type of ovarian cancer.
The study, published in the...
Popular blood pressure drug may raise risk of sudden cardiac arrest
A new study from the European Sudden Cardiac Arrest network has found that a common drug used to treat high blood pressure might be...
A surprising obesity breakthrough: Alzheimer’s drug may help burn fat
Obesity is one of the biggest health issues facing the world today. It increases the chance of getting many dangerous diseases, like heart disease,...
Can a diabetes drug also protect the brain?
Metformin is a well-known drug used to help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar levels. But now, new research shows that...
A surprising mineral might help clear artery plaques
Heart disease is the biggest cause of death around the world. One of the main reasons is a condition called atherosclerosis.
This happens when fatty...
Popular blood pressure drug may raise skin cancer risk
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects more than one in three adults in Australia. It’s a serious condition that can lead to...
How your personality traits can predict high blood pressure
Many people know that high blood pressure can cause serious problems for the heart. But now, new research shows that it may also affect...
Could common drugs change the way cancer treatments work?
Immunotherapy is changing the way we treat cancer. Instead of using harsh drugs like chemotherapy that harm both cancer and healthy cells, immunotherapy works...