Blood thinners may not prevent stroke in people with heartbeat problems
We use gadgets to watch our hearts. Think of heart rate monitors or smartwatches.
They spot if our heart skips a beat. This is helpful,...
A new hope for heart disease patients: colchicine gets a nod from FDA
Heart disease affects millions of people worldwide. It's a major health problem that costs the Australian economy a whopping $11.8 billion each year.
Heart disease...
A blood pressure drug may extend lifespan and improve health, suggests study
Researchers from the University of Liverpool have discovered that rilmenidine, a drug typically used to treat high blood pressure, can potentially extend lifespan and...
Intermittent fasting could help protect the brain from age-related diseases like Alzheimer’s
As the world population has grown older, Alzheimer’s disease has become increasingly common. Alzheimer’s disease is the most prevalent form of dementia.
Dementia is a...
Research shows cause and new treatment of pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), one of the most aggressive types of pancreatic cancer, has a grim five-year survival rate of just 8%.
However, a recent...
Weight changes in early Parkinson’s may signal thinking skill shifts
Imagine you or someone you love has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, a condition that affects both body and brain.
Scientists find ideal systolic blood pressure target for older people
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a widespread health issue with serious implications, including heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease.
Managing hypertension often...
Younger women and breast cancer: unearthing a unique link
A study led by the Sanford Burnham Prebys team recently found that certain genetic mutations in younger women are linked to treatment-resistant breast cancer.
Interestingly,...
The fight against malaria and antibiotic resistance: hope in unlikely places
Scientists from Florida International University have found something exciting. They've discovered a substance that can help fight a serious disease called malaria.
This substance is...
Stable pancreatic cysts linked to lower pancreatic cancer risk
Yale Cancer Center researchers are trying to figure out how long doctors should keep monitoring a certain type of pancreatic cyst.
These cysts are called...