Treating all blocked arteries may save lives after a heart attack
A new study brings hope for older adults who suffer from heart attacks.
It shows that clearing all major blocked heart arteries—not just the one...
90% of people with high blood pressure may need better treatment
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition in Sweden.
More than a quarter of all adults live with it. Even though...
Mindfulness and CBT could reduce chronic back pain
Back pain is one of the most common health problems in the world.
It affects millions of people, and in the United States, about one...
Study finds a painful shoulder disease for people with diabetes
Have you ever heard of a “frozen shoulder”? It’s a condition where your shoulder becomes so painful and stiff that it’s difficult to move.
For...
How common blood pressure drugs could affect your sleep
Getting enough sleep is very important for staying healthy. When we sleep well, our bodies can rest and recover.
Sleep also helps our brain work...
A better way to fight deadly pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a dangerous and fast-growing form of pancreatic cancer. It spreads quickly and is very hard to treat.
Sadly, only about...
Why do some people age faster than others?
We’ve all seen it: Some people reach their 90s with their memory sharp and their bodies strong, while others face diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, or...
Why losing weight or cutting alcohol isn’t always best after illness strikes
The health advice that keeps you from getting sick might actually harm you once you're already ill.
This counterintuitive medical reality has a new name:...
Study shows cause of loss of smell in early Alzheimer’s
A new study by scientists at DZNE and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU) has revealed that a declining sense of smell could be one of the...
How mitochondria help breast cancer cells spread through the body
Mitochondria are best known as the “powerhouses” of our cells, generating the energy that keeps us alive.
But scientists are learning that these tiny organelles...