Blood pressure drugs can be a heart health concern in women
Beta-Blockers: A Commonly Prescribed Drug
Beta-blockers are medicines given to people to help lower their high blood pressure. Many people take them because having high...
Common heartburn medications linked to kidney disease risks
What are Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)?
You might recognize them by names like Prilosec, Nexium, or Prevacid. PPIs are widely used to help with heartburn,...
9 signs you have inflammation in your body. Could an anti-inflammatory diet help?
There is a lot of health buzz around the term “inflammation” right now.
From new scientific discoveries to celebrities and social media influencers, it seems...
What to eat and to avoid for high cholesterol prevention
Cholesterol is a fatty substance in our blood. While our bodies need some cholesterol to function correctly, too much of it can lead to...
This diabetes drug could help treat alcohol disorder
Semaglutide, a medication commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity, might also be effective in curbing alcohol dependence, according to research from...
Wildfires and farming linked to pollution-related dementia
Recent research from the University of Michigan suggests that wildfires and farming activities could impact our cognitive health, especially when it comes to diseases...
Scientists make a big breakthrough in prostate cancer treatment
Researchers at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center have discovered a potential mechanism behind the transformation of treatable prostate tumors into more aggressive...
Scientists find brain biomarker of depression
A recent study in Biological Psychiatry has uncovered multiple subtypes of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) using innovative brain imaging techniques.
The findings pave the way...
What is shared decision-making, and how can it help patients?
Traditionally, many decisions about medical treatment were left up to doctors: They decided, and patients agreed.
Today, health care professionals are embracing the idea of...
Air pollution linked with global rise in antibiotic resistance
Antibiotic resistance is a growing threat to global health. In 2019, it caused over 1.27 million deaths worldwide – and it’s projected that antimicrobial...