Study finds special cause of heart attack in women
A new study from Yale University has found that men and women under the age of 55 face different risks when it comes to...
New drug treats chronic nerve pain without addition risks
Scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine and the Burke Neurological Institute have made an exciting discovery—a new drug that could help people living with chronic...
Study finds better treatments for chronic kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease, or CKD, is a major health problem that affects millions of people around the world.
Despite how common it is, scientists still...
A shot every six months can control high blood pressure
High blood pressure is something many people deal with.
It usually means taking pills every day to keep it under control. But what if you...
New treatment may stop insulin use in type 2 diabetes
More than 37 million people in the United States are living with diabetes, and many of them have type 2 diabetes.
This condition used to...
Vitamin B3 can supercharge natural cancer killer cells
Scientists from the University of Minnesota have made an exciting discovery that could improve cancer treatment.
They’ve found a way to boost our body’s natural...
Common blood pressure drug may raise risk of sudden cardiac arrest
Sudden cardiac arrest is a serious and life-threatening event where the heart suddenly stops beating properly.
When this happens, blood can no longer flow to...
Too much salt may trigger brain inflammation and stubborn high blood pressure
For years, doctors have believed that high blood pressure mainly starts in the kidneys and blood vessels.
But a new study from McGill University suggests...
This nutrient may protect women against Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, a brain condition that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills.
It affects millions of people around...
This blood test can catch pancreatic cancer early
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most dangerous cancers. It’s often discovered too late, when it has already spread, making treatment very hard.
But a...