Many people with heart disease underuse high-intensity statin treatment
Statins, well-regarded for their ability to lower cholesterol, are an integral part of managing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD)—a condition characterized by a build-up of...
Common blood cancer drug linked to severe kidney injury
Dasatinib, a medication widely used for treating chronic myeloid leukemia, is now under the spotlight due to newly discovered severe side effects.
A comprehensive study...
Research shows an important cause of kidney disease
Kidney disease is a serious health condition, affecting the well-being of millions across the globe. One common type of kidney disease is called IgA...
Many older people have undetected eye disease, study finds
Glaucoma is often dubbed the “silent thief of sight” due to its subtle onset, stealing vision slowly, without noticeable symptoms.
A recent study by the...
Scientists find new way to treat diabetic foot ulcers
Researchers from the University of Sheffield have discovered potential new treatments for diabetic foot ulcers, a condition often challenging to treat, from an unconventional...
Scientists find how toxic protein accumulation in Alzheimer’s disease
When we think of diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, we often imagine a loss of memory and motor skills, impacting millions of people and...
Insomnia and short sleep duration in midlife may increase dementia risk
A study published in Age and Ageing indicates that experiencing insomnia and short sleep durations during middle age may elevate the risk of developing...
Compound in hops may help treat metabolic syndrome, study finds
A compound derived from hops, known as TXN, has shown potential in reducing the abundance of a gut bacterium associated with metabolic syndrome, a...
Eye exams may help test long COVID, study finds
A team at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has potentially discovered a connection between Long COVID syndrome and alterations in the blood vessels...
Scientists find a better drug for type 2 diabetes and weight loss
A new meta-analysis presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes reveals that Tirzepatide outperforms Semaglutide in controlling...