New way to diagnose traumatic brain injury more accurately
Trauma centers across the United States are preparing to test a groundbreaking new approach for assessing traumatic brain injury (TBI), developed by an international...
Why nature can help heal chronic back pain
Chronic lower back pain is a condition that affects many people for years—even decades—and often leads to feelings of isolation, stress, and exhaustion.
But a...
Hormone therapy may help prevent heart disease in older women
Deciding whether to use hormone therapy during menopause is often confusing.
Menopause marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years, and while some symptoms like...
How a blood pressure drug might help protect diabetic kidneys
Living with diabetes can be tough, especially because it often brings along other health problems.
One major concern is kidney disease. In the United Kingdom,...
Study finds a better way to treat type 2 diabetes
Inside our body, there’s a small organ called the pancreas that plays a big role in our health.
One of the most important things it...
A new injection can lower blood pressure for half a year
High blood pressure is a common health problem for millions of people. Right now, the most common treatment is taking daily medication.
But many people...
Standard vitamin D guidelines may fall short for heart health, study finds
New research from Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City is challenging current beliefs about Vitamin D supplementation and heart health.
While it’s well-known that low...
Scientists discover key cause of Parkinson’s disease
A groundbreaking study by the University of Copenhagen has revealed a major breakthrough in understanding the root cause of the most common form of...
The risk of a common blood pressure drug you need to know
Doctors often prescribe a medication called chlorthalidone to help people manage high blood pressure.
But new research has found that this commonly used drug might...
New experimental pill lowers stubborn high blood pressure
A new drug has shown impressive results in lowering blood pressure in people whose condition has remained dangerously high despite taking multiple existing medications.
The...