Five major risk factors linked to over half of heart diseases globally
Heart-related problems like heart attacks and strokes are a big deal globally, causing about one-third of all deaths.
The scary part is these problems often...
Exercise helps but doesn’t fully offset heart risks for men with high blood pressure
If you have high blood pressure, getting fit might not completely cancel out your risk for heart-related deaths, but it does make the situation...
Diabetes drug may offer new hope for autoimmune diseases
Autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus make life tough for millions of people.
In these conditions, your immune system, which usually defends your body...
AI can speed up heart failure diagnosis, study finds
Scientists from the University of Glasgow, along with the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK and a big medicine company called AstraZeneca, have...
Minimally invasive surgery in early pancreatic cancer stage may boost survival
Pancreatic cancer is notoriously difficult to diagnose in its early stages and has a high fatality rate.
A new study from the Mayo Clinic provides...
Scientists find how to monitor blood sugar from saliva test
A Revolution in Diabetes Management
Monitoring blood glucose levels is a crucial but often inconvenient part of living with diabetes.
Traditional methods require pricking a finger...
Researchers find the cause of chest pain
What's the Issue with Traditional Angina Tests?
If you've ever felt chest pain and wondered what was going on, you're not alone. Angina is a...
Lowering blood pressure could also prevent dementia, study finds
What’s the Big Deal About Blood Pressure and Brain Health?
You've probably heard that high blood pressure isn't good for your heart, but did you...
Many stroke patients suffer from delay in hospital transfers
The Problem: Long Waits in Emergencies
Imagine you have a stroke and every second counts. You're rushed to the nearest hospital, but they can't give...
Long-term quality of life in pancreatic cancer survivors shows promise
Pancreatic cancer has long been one of the most devastating and least survivable forms of cancer.
However, a new study published in the Annals of...