New tests promise easier liver checks, no needles required
The liver is a vital organ that performs many crucial functions in our body, like filtering toxins and helping with digestion.
A condition known as...
Heart attacks more deadly for women, study finds
You've probably heard that heart disease is a big deal for everyone, but did you know it could be an even bigger deal for...
How chemotherapy may trigger breast cancer recurrence
A recent study led by Ramya Ganesan of Emory University and published in the open-access journal PLoS Biology reveals that a standard chemotherapy drug...
Cancer is rising in under-50s – but the causes are a mystery
Cancer is often thought of as a disease that mostly affects older people. But worrying new research shows that cancer in younger adults is...
Clearing all heart vessels boosts survival for older people after a heart attack
New research suggests that clearing all major heart arteries, not just the one causing a heart attack, could be a lifesaver for elderly patients.
Currently,...
Diabetes linked to this shoulder problem, study finds
Have you ever heard of a "frozen shoulder"? It's when your shoulder hurts so much that you can barely move it.
A research team from...
‘Bad cholesterol’ increases your risk of heart attack and stroke
Even though we have medicines to help lower high cholesterol, heart disease is still the leading cause of death in the United States.
Scientists at...
Checking blood pressure while lying down could save lives, study finds
Blood pressure is a key indicator of heart health, but new research suggests that just checking it while you're sitting might not be enough....
Scientists find a new way to tell pancreatic cancer from inflammation
Pancreatic cancer is often mistaken for chronic inflammation of the pancreas, which is a problem because the treatment for each is very different.
This mix-up...
How turmeric and vitamin D help lower blood pressure in diabetics
Scientists at Urmia University of Medical Sciences have found that taking turmeric and vitamin D supplements might help people with type 2 diabetes control...