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New AI tool improves heart attack diagnosis, study finds

A newly developed machine learning model uses electrocardiogram (ECG) readings to diagnose and classify heart attacks more accurately and faster than current methods. The study,...

A light-activated drug to fight cancer with fewer side effects

Chemotherapy is a common treatment for cancer. It works, but it often makes patients feel sick. They can feel nauseous, lose their hair, and experience...

How e-cigarettes impact our tooth and gum health

Have you noticed how many people are vaping these days? Especially young people seem to love it. But did you know that this trendy habit...

Lonely hearts: the strong link between loneliness and heart failure

Have you ever thought about how feeling alone can affect your health? Recent research shows that both social isolation and feelings of loneliness can lead...

From near heart failure to a new lease on life: a remarkable journey through...

After a complex surgery, David Singleton has a new lease on life. David Singleton’s heart story begins with a case of COVID-19 in 2021 that...

Long-term blood pressure drug use may not be necessary for all heart attack patients

A new study raises questions about the necessity of beta blockers for heart attack patients who do not suffer from heart failure. Traditionally prescribed after...

Intense blood pressure treatment may reduce heart disease and death risk

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can pose serious risks to your health. It makes your arteries less flexible and can reduce blood and...

A potential game-changer in slowing down Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson's disease is a common brain disorder often seen in older people. People with Parkinson's can have trouble moving, balancing, and even speaking. This happens...

How high blood pressure could lead to more worries

High blood pressure, often called hypertension, is a health issue that makes your blood push too hard against your artery walls. This problem can cause...

High blood pressure drug linked to bowel disease

Diverticulosis is a bowel condition that results in small bulges or pouches appearing in the lining of the intestine. More common in older adults, it...