One shot could control high blood pressure for half a year, study finds
High blood pressure is a common issue that many people deal with. Currently, the go-to treatment is daily medication.
However, forgetting to take daily pills...
Coffee may reduce severity of fatty liver disease in people with type 2 diabetes
A study from the University of Coimbra, published in the journal Nutrients, suggests that higher intake of coffee—particularly its components like caffeine and polyphenols—could...
Scientists find COVID’s weak spot and how to stop it
Scientists from UC Riverside have made a big discovery that could change how we fight COVID and other viruses like the flu.
They found out...
Patients with one disease are more likely to develop another, study finds
In a study published in the journal PNAS Nexus, researcher Anthony Webster explores the phenomenon of multimorbidity—the presence of multiple diseases in a single...
Most heartburn sufferers don’t face higher cancer risk
Heartburn is more than just a nuisance; it's a common health problem that affects many people.
Known in medical circles as "reflux disease," it happens...
Healthy habits may lower thyroid cancer risk, even in people with genetic risk
Ever worried that your family's history of health issues might catch up with you?
Well, a new study has some reassuring news: living a healthy...
Head injuries double long-term death risk, says new study
Worries about the long-term effects of head injuries have been a growing concern for years.
New research adds weight to those fears, suggesting that adults...
Even a mild head injury is linked to higher stroke risk, study finds
Head injuries are a cause for concern, often leading to hospital visits and recovery periods.
However new research is indicating that these injuries could have...
Focused ultrasound offer hope for treatments of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
The Ultrasound and Elasticity Imaging Laboratory at Columbia University, led by Elisa Konofagou, Robert and Margaret Hariri Professor of Biomedical Engineering, is making strides...
Statins may lower risk of second stroke, new study finds
For many people recovering from a stroke, the fear of experiencing another one is a constant concern.
A new study suggests that taking cholesterol-lowering drugs...