Home blood pressure monitoring more reliable than clinical monitoring
Blood pressure management is crucial for preventing severe health issues like heart attacks, strokes, and kidney damage.
A recent study by investigators at Kaiser Permanente...
‘Magic mushroom’ may offer relief for chronic pain
A team of anesthesiologists at the University of Michigan, collaborating with Tryp Therapeutics, has made an intriguing discovery.
Their study, published in Current Biology, shows...
50% of people with this heart problem dying of heart attack, stroke
Recent research has highlighted a notable decrease in stroke and heart attack-related deaths among patients with Atrial Fibrillation (AF), one of the UK's most...
Yale study finds the cause of exercise intolerance in long COVID patients
In a significant study from Yale University, researchers have made strides in understanding a puzzling symptom of long COVID: exercise intolerance.
Published in ERJ Open...
‘Magic mushrooms’ shows promise for cancer patients with depression
A recent Phase II clinical trial suggests that psilocybin, a hallucinogenic chemical in certain Psilocybe mushrooms, might offer significant benefits to cancer patients suffering...
Menopause and heart health – 4 tips for a healthy heart while your body...
Medical experts note that hormone and body composition changes during the transition to menopause can increase the risk of developing heart disease after menopause.
The...
Free follow-up for colon cancer screening can save lives, study finds
In 2023, a significant change occurred for Americans over 45 years old. Now, if a simple stool test hints at possible colorectal cancer, they...
Cognitive decline impacts decision-making in older people
As we grow older, our ability to make decisions can shift. This article explores how these changes can affect everyday choices, especially for older...
Childhood cancer survivors have higher diabetes risk
A new study conducted by researchers at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has uncovered critical information about the risk of prediabetes and diabetes among...
Blood Tests Could Help Personalize Breast Cancer Prevention
Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer affecting women, with approximately one in seven women in the UK developing the...