Could CT scans be fuelling a future rise in cancer cases, as a new...
CT scans are a vital part of modern medicine.
Found in every hospital and many clinics, they give doctors a fast and detailed look inside...
Year-long brain stimulation could treat Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
A new clinical trial has found that a common brain stimulation technique may help slow down cognitive and functional decline in people with mild-to-moderate...
These two things can help reduce overdoses and hospital visits
A new Canadian study has found that two different treatment programs—methadone and safer opioid supply (SOS)—can both significantly reduce overdoses, hospital visits, and health...
Hormone therapy may cut cardiovascular risk in younger menopausal women
Menopause can have profound effects on heart health, yet many people are unaware of this important connection.
The hormonal shifts occurring during menopause mark the...
Her chest pain kept being labeled heartburn or anxiety. Then came 2 heart attacks...
The first chest pain hit Heather Bardeleben as she pored over a spreadsheet while working late into the evening at her suburban Chicago home.
When...
Heart failure linked to mental health decline in older people
A recent study from Poland shows that older adults living with heart failure tend to experience worsening mental health and thinking skills over time.
The...
Single dose of this new drug can reduce high blood pressure
A new medication called zilebesiran may offer fresh hope for people with high blood pressure, according to a recent study published in the Journal of...
Study finds a safe and effective way to treat Parkinson’s disease
Two separate clinical trials published this week in Nature have confirmed that experimental stem cell therapies for Parkinson’s disease are safe and well-tolerated in...
Scientists find how to monitor cancer with blood test alone
A new method for detecting cancer through a simple blood test is proving to be much more accurate and sensitive than earlier techniques, thanks...
Microplastics found deep in the body’s main arteries
A recent study has found that tiny pieces of plastic, known as micronanoplastics, are not just floating in the air, water, and food we...