Common cholesterol-lower drugs can prevent colon cancer in these people, study finds
A recent study has given us a promising hint that statins, commonly used to lower cholesterol, might have another important benefit.
They could help protect...
Common blood pressure checks may not be accurate, study finds
Blood pressure checks are a routine part of our health care.
You've probably had one: a nurse wraps a cuff around your arm, pumps it...
Scientists find a new drug that inhibits a wide variety of viruses
Researchers from TWINCORE, a joint venture of the Helmholtz Center for Infection Research and Hannover Medical School, have made a groundbreaking discovery that could...
Scientists find a promising marker to accurately predict Alzheimer’s disease risk
New findings by neuroscience researchers at Wayne State University support the potential of blood neurofilament light (NfL) as a useful biomarker for predicting the...
Both blood pressure numbers can predict heart disease risk, study confirms
Blood pressure readings have long been a basic health check. You've likely heard it explained as two numbers—the higher "systolic" number and the lower...
Best and worst fruits you can eat to manage type 2 diabetes
Living with type 2 diabetes means you need to be extra careful about what you eat, and this includes fruits.
Though fruits offer many health...
A new Alzheimer’s treatment shows promise, but comes with side effects
Alzheimer's disease is a condition that affects memory and thinking skills, and it's the most common reason older people experience a decline in these...
Scientists find better ways to improve colon cancer treatment
The Challenge: Immunotherapy and Colorectal Cancer
Immunotherapy has revolutionized the treatment of various cancers, including colorectal cancer. However, not every patient responds favorably to this...
The hidden link between inflammation and weight loss surgery success
The Big Problem: Obesity and Its Cost
Obesity is a growing problem, not just for individual health but also for healthcare systems. In the UK,...
This immediate blood vessel treatment after heart attack can save lives
A new international study led by cardiologists from the University Hospital Zurich (USZ) reveals that immediate treatment of constricted blood vessels not directly involved...