Blood pressure drug linked to higher risk of sudden cardiac arrest
A recent study conducted by the European Sudden Cardiac Arrest network has unveiled a potential association between a widely prescribed medication for high blood...
Scientists find the cause of failure in cancer drug development
Developing effective cancer drugs is a complex challenge, often hindered by unexpected results in clinical trials.
These drugs are designed to target specific mutated proteins...
Scientists find how to treat nerve damage in diabetes
Diabetes is a pressing health concern in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where its prevalence rates are nearly double the global average.
What makes this...
Poor metabolic health linked to higher dementia risk
New research from Oxford Population Health has revealed that individuals with poor metabolic health face an elevated risk of developing dementia.
The study, published in...
Memory training helps breast cancer survivors combat chemo-brain
Breast cancer survivors often face a challenge known as "chemo-brain."
This term refers to cognitive difficulties such as forgetfulness, trouble concentrating, and lapses in attention...
Marijuana may change brain cells critical for adolescent development, study finds
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine conducted a study to investigate the effects of THC, the major psychoactive compound in marijuana, on the brains of...
Fluctuating cholesterol and triglyceride levels linked to higher Alzheimer’s risk
New research suggests that older individuals with fluctuating cholesterol and triglyceride levels may face an elevated risk of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias compared...
CT scans outperform genetics in predicting heart disease risk
A new study conducted by Northwestern Medicine reveals that CT scans are more effective than genetics in predicting the risk of heart disease in...
Common diabetes drug offers hope for prostate cancer
An international research team, led by MedUni Vienna, has made remarkable progress in unraveling the mechanisms underlying the spread of prostate cancer.
They have found...
The portfolio diet is a heart-healthy choice, study finds
New research suggests that a lesser-known eating plan called the "portfolio diet" can reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Heart disease is a...