Common cholesterol drug could boost cancer treatment, study finds
In a groundbreaking study, researchers have introduced a novel approach that combines HER2-targeted therapies and the cholesterol-lowering drug lovastatin.
This suggests a pathway to reduce...
A tiny sensor could affect our blood pressure and aging, study finds
High blood pressure is a common issue that affects one in five people in Sweden and is a major culprit in heart-related diseases globally.
Scientists...
How walking tests and virtual reality can help spot early Alzheimer’s
When it comes to studying how our brain works, especially as we get older, scientists are always finding new and clever ways to peek...
How artificial sweeteners may influence your blood sugar and gut health
The Popular Choice of Diet Drinks
We've all heard it before: sugary drinks can be harmful to our health.
That’s why many people opt for diet...
1 in 3 people worldwide suffer from high blood pressure, study finds
In an unprecedented move, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released its inaugural report on the global impacts of high blood pressure, revealing alarming...
People with heart disease less likely to use certain diabetes drugs
Diabetes is a pretty tricky condition to navigate. For those dealing with it, keeping blood sugar levels in check is crucial.
But, if we toss...
Scientists find lingering COVID-19 effects on heart health
Researchers from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, alongside other notable health institutions, have spotlighted a crucial health concern through a national study.
Their research, which...
Scientists find new treatment for tough blood cancer
Leukemia, a type of cancer that affects the blood, is known for being especially tough to treat.
Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), a rapid and severe...
Stroke death count could reach 10 million in 2050
A report from the World Stroke Organization-Lancet Neurology Commission on Stroke, released on Oct. 9 in The Lancet Neurology, unveils a concerning prediction:
Stroke mortality...
Dementia risk factors vary among different ethnic groups
Recent research unveils a critical dimension in the ongoing battle against dementia, spotlighting how certain modifiable risk factors—including hypertension, obesity, diabetes, low HDL cholesterol,...