Scientists find the cause of of plaque buildup in blood vessels
Heart diseases, particularly coronary artery disease, claim numerous lives globally. With 25% of deaths in the United States attributed to this disease, it's crucial...
Prunes can be a natural way to control blood pressure, study finds
High blood pressure, a common health issue, has met a seemingly unlikely ally in the battle against it: prunes.
A study from Shifa College of...
People with chronic pain who take opioids need better health care
Over the last decade, there's been a significant change in the way doctors prescribe painkillers.
Why? There was a big problem with too many people...
Many people wrongly believe marijuana smoke is safer than cigarette smoke
With the legalization of cannabis in many U.S. states, public perception of its safety, particularly when smoked, seems to have changed over time. But,...
Many stroke patients get too little rehab therapy for recovery
Many patients in the United States aren't getting the rehabilitation they need after suffering a stroke.
A recent study led by UCLA researchers highlights the...
Innovative CT scan could help treat high blood pressure
Medical breakthroughs often pave the way for new treatments, and researchers from Queen Mary University of London have recently brought forward an advancement that...
Heavy alcohol drinking is common in cancer patients
We often hear about the dangers of excessive drinking. From causing car accidents to leading to health problems, there's no shortage of reasons to...
Colorful diets may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
A recent study has shed light on the importance of certain dietary elements in relation to Alzheimer's disease.
Alzheimer's, a progressively worsening brain condition, affects...
Afternoon exercise improves blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes
A groundbreaking study, stemming from a partnership between investigators at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Joslin Diabetes Center, has revealed that the timing of...
Tau Imaging may help develop new Alzheimer’s treatment
Alzheimer's disease is a medical condition where people slowly lose their memory and independence. One of its main causes is harmful proteins building up...