How chemotherapy may trigger breast cancer recurrence
A recent study led by Ramya Ganesan of Emory University and published in the open-access journal PLoS Biology reveals that a standard chemotherapy drug...
Cancer is rising in under-50s – but the causes are a mystery
Cancer is often thought of as a disease that mostly affects older people. But worrying new research shows that cancer in younger adults is...
Clearing all heart vessels boosts survival for older people after a heart attack
New research suggests that clearing all major heart arteries, not just the one causing a heart attack, could be a lifesaver for elderly patients.
Currently,...
Diabetes linked to this shoulder problem, study finds
Have you ever heard of a "frozen shoulder"? It's when your shoulder hurts so much that you can barely move it.
A research team from...
‘Bad cholesterol’ increases your risk of heart attack and stroke
Even though we have medicines to help lower high cholesterol, heart disease is still the leading cause of death in the United States.
Scientists at...
Checking blood pressure while lying down could save lives, study finds
Blood pressure is a key indicator of heart health, but new research suggests that just checking it while you're sitting might not be enough....
Scientists find a new way to tell pancreatic cancer from inflammation
Pancreatic cancer is often mistaken for chronic inflammation of the pancreas, which is a problem because the treatment for each is very different.
This mix-up...
How turmeric and vitamin D help lower blood pressure in diabetics
Scientists at Urmia University of Medical Sciences have found that taking turmeric and vitamin D supplements might help people with type 2 diabetes control...
Scientists find how to diagnose diabetes and high blood pressure rapidly
Researchers from The University of Western Australia and Yonsei University in South Korea have unveiled an innovative diagnostic method for diabetes and hypertension that...
How brain injuries can lead to heart disease
We often hear about brain injuries in the context of accidents, military combat, or sports like football.
While we know these injuries can lead to...