Why some people more likely to suffer from high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a prevalent condition affecting nearly half of all adults in the United States.
The American Heart Association...
The financial toxicity of cancer treatment: a hidden burden for patients
When Jessie Oldfield was diagnosed with cervical cancer while she was 23 weeks pregnant, she faced not only a physical and emotional battle, but...
Scientists find potential new treatment for Lyme disease
Medical therapy used to inhibit the growth of cancer cells may potentially become an effective treatment for Lyme disease, according to recent research conducted...
Research finds new blood biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease
"Biomarkers" are substances in the body that can tell us about a disease. They can show if a disease is present, how severe it...
High cardiorespiratory fitness linked to lower risk of certain cancers
Research led by The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences suggests that men with higher levels of cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) face a lower...
Body clock disruptions may increase Alzheimer’s risk
Alzheimer's disease is a common type of dementia that affects about 50 million people worldwide.
The main symptom is memory loss, but patients can also...
More than half of people with autoimmune diseases have depression, study finds
Living with an auto-immune condition can be hard. These are diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, which can cause a lot of pain.
But now,...
How a veggie-filled diet could boost your heart health
The heart is a vital organ in our body. It's like the engine of a car, and just like a car, it needs the...
How blood pressure control can help prevent heart conduction disorders
Heart conduction disorders pose a serious risk to health, potentially leading to heart failure or complete heart block.
One such condition is left ventricular conduction...
Scientists find new way to treat chronic pain
Researchers at NYU College of Dentistry's Pain Research Center have developed a groundbreaking gene therapy that aims to treat chronic pain by indirectly managing...