Stroke death risk increases again after falling for 40 years
From 1975 to 2019, there's been a significant decrease in the number of people in the U.S. dying from strokes.
During this period, the rate...
Scientists find how to improve treatment for ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer has long been a tough nut to crack for the medical community.
Despite improvements in surgery techniques and chemotherapy drugs, the survival rates...
Scientists find hookworms can fight against type 2 diabetes
Imagine using small worms to fight diseases. Sounds a bit odd, right? But a group of scientists in Australia thought differently.
They believed these tiny...
Changing blood pressure readings is a hidden sign of heart disease
Have you ever heard of blood pressure? It's the force that your blood applies on the walls of your arteries when it moves around...
Peppermint can reduce pain and sleep trouble after heart surgery
The Problem with Pain and Sleep After Surgery
Open heart surgery is a major operation. The doctors have to split open the breastbone and help...
People with vision problems more likely to have dementia
Everyone knows that getting older can sometimes mean our bodies and minds don't work as well as they used to.
One of the things people...
Older people less accurate in health portal performance, study finds
Remember the times when your doctor called you with the results of your medical tests? Well, those days are gone.
Thanks to the internet, we...
Scientists find new painkiller that may replace addictive opioids
A new drug being tested might help relieve pain after surgery. It could be a good alternative to opioids, the powerful drugs often used...
Death risk in heart disease has plummeted for more than 30 years
In recent years, we've seen a remarkable decrease in the number of people dying from coronary heart disease in the United States.
A study from...
Scientists find a new way to treat high blood pressure
High blood pressure is a bit like a silent bully. It doesn't cause any pain, but it can cause serious damage to your heart...