Study finds a key cause of tooth decay
Scientists have made an important discovery that could change the way we understand and prevent tooth decay.
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania School of...
Study discovers important cause of heart disease and kidney problems
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, taking more lives than any other illness.
Doctors have made progress by treating...
Scientists find how to detect aggressive ovarian cancer early
Researchers have made a major breakthrough in understanding the origins of one of the deadliest forms of ovarian cancer, bringing new hope for early...
Scientists find a more effective way to treat high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common but serious health problem.
It affects millions of people in the United States and increases...
One blood pressure drug may be safer than the other, study finds
A long-term study from Columbia University has found important differences between two common medications used to treat high blood pressure—chlorthalidone and hydrochlorothiazide.
Both drugs help...
Common blood pressure drug may harm heart failure patients
Heart failure is a serious health problem in the United States, affecting millions of people and placing a heavy burden on the healthcare system.
It...
Breathing your way to lower blood pressure
Blood pressure is like a health meter for your heart. Just as you check the pressure in car tires to make sure they’re safe,...
Hormone therapy may support heart health in older women
A new study led by researchers at Penn State College of Medicine suggests that long-term use of estrogen-based hormone therapy during menopause may help improve heart health,...
A new way to heal chronic wounds using a smart jelly-like sponge
Chronic wounds are injuries that don’t heal properly over time. They are often seen in people with diabetes or poor blood circulation and can...
Many people say they want to know their Alzheimer’s risk—but fewer choose to when...
As scientific tools to predict the risk of Alzheimer’s disease improve, researchers face a difficult question: Should healthy people be told if they’re likely...