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...
New hope for diabetic kidney disease: the power of vegetables
About a quarter of individuals with diabetes may develop diabetic nephropathy over time, a progressive kidney disease that could eventually necessitate dialysis.
As a leading...
Chatbots in healthcare: a call for regulation
AI-powered chat tools like ChatGPT or Google's MedPaLM are becoming increasingly popular.
These tools, called Large Language Models (LLMs), can chat like humans and are...
The blood pressure numbers and your brain health
Have you ever had a band wrapped around your arm at the doctor's office? The doctor would squeeze it a little and then share...
High potassium, low sodium diet may reduce dementia risk
Dementia, characterized by impaired thinking and memory loss, is becoming an increasing concern for the elderly population, posing significant health, social, and economic challenges.
This...