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Deep brain stimulation may help treat stroke, study finds

In a groundbreaking study by Cleveland Clinic researchers, a technique called deep brain stimulation (DBS) has shown the potential in helping stroke patients improve...

Common diabetes drug may help treat prostate cancer

An international research team led by MedUni Vienna has made significant progress in understanding the mechanisms behind the spread of prostate cancer, presenting a...

How diabetes affects eye healing

Our eyes are complex, sensitive, and essential for our daily lives. For those with diabetes, eye complications can be particularly concerning, especially when wounds in...

Scientists find the cause of of plaque buildup in blood vessels

Heart diseases, particularly coronary artery disease, claim numerous lives globally. With 25% of deaths in the United States attributed to this disease, it's crucial...

Prunes can be a natural way to control blood pressure, study finds

High blood pressure, a common health issue, has met a seemingly unlikely ally in the battle against it: prunes. A study from Shifa College of...

People with chronic pain who take opioids need better health care

Over the last decade, there's been a significant change in the way doctors prescribe painkillers. Why? There was a big problem with too many people...

Many people wrongly believe marijuana smoke is safer than cigarette smoke

With the legalization of cannabis in many U.S. states, public perception of its safety, particularly when smoked, seems to have changed over time. But,...

Many stroke patients get too little rehab therapy for recovery

Many patients in the United States aren't getting the rehabilitation they need after suffering a stroke. A recent study led by UCLA researchers highlights the...

Innovative CT scan could help treat high blood pressure

Medical breakthroughs often pave the way for new treatments, and researchers from Queen Mary University of London have recently brought forward an advancement that...

Heavy alcohol drinking is common in cancer patients

We often hear about the dangers of excessive drinking. From causing car accidents to leading to health problems, there's no shortage of reasons to...