Blame capitalism? Why hundreds of decades-old yet vital drugs are nearly impossible to find
Past public ire over high drug prices has recently taken a back seat to a more insidious problem – no drugs at any price.
Patients...
Catching the silent killer: a new study on esophageal cancer
Many of us might not know that a condition called Barrett's Esophagus (BE) is the key warning sign of a dangerous kind of throat...
Cholesterol-lowering drugs may have these side effects, study finds
Doctors often prescribe cholesterol-lowering drugs to keep us healthy, especially when we get older.
These medicines help prevent heart problems, high blood pressure, diabetes, and...
Prebiotics: A new way to help treat Parkinson’s disease
Constipation is a common condition caused by a myriad of factors. However, it could be an early sign of Parkinson's disease, showing up to...
Your gut can help lower your blood pressure: here’s how
Do you know that millions of tiny creatures living in your gut can help you lower your blood pressure?
Yes, you heard it right. These...
Global diabetes cases on pace to soar to 1.3 billion people in the next...
The number of people living with diabetes worldwide is on pace to more than double in the next three decades, for a total of...
Marijuana use linked to surprising genetic changes, new study finds
Marijuana is becoming increasingly popular and legal in various parts of the United States.
According to recent data, about 18% of all Americans have tried...
How chronic pain might lead to dementia
Having a headache or an aching back occasionally is a common part of life. However, for some people, pain isn't just an occasional visitor.
It...
Muscle supplement could help battle Alzheimer’s, study finds
A team of researchers at RUSH recently discovered that a popular muscle-building supplement might also be a potent weapon against Alzheimer's disease.
The supplement, known...
Research shows better high blood pressure treatment for stroke patients
A new study from the University of Georgia suggests that aggressive treatment of high blood pressure in stroke patients might lead to more harm...