How statins improve blood vessel health
Introduction to Statins
Statins are widely prescribed medications, with over 40 million Americans taking them to lower their cholesterol levels.
These drugs were developed in the...
Popular obesity drug could kill cancer, study finds
Introduction to GLP-1
GLP-1 (Glucagon-like peptide-1) analogues are a popular and highly regarded pharmacological treatment for obesity.
Now, new research from Maynooth University's Kathleen Londsdale Institute...
Scientists find cause of pancreatic cancer and make a breakthrough in treatment
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), an extremely aggressive form of pancreatic cancer, has long been a formidable challenge for medical professionals, with a dismal five-year...
Home blood pressure measurements more accurate than clinic readings
Understanding the Study
A recent study conducted by researchers from Kaiser Permanente suggests that home-based blood pressure measurements could be more precise than those taken...
Health benefits and side effects of diabetes drug metformin
Metformin is a medication commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes.
It works by reducing the amount of glucose produced by the liver and increasing...
Early detection of Parkinson’s: A promising new AI tool
Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement.
It currently has no cure and is typically diagnosed when physical symptoms such as hand tremors...
New mobile app can detect Alzheimer’s disease with speech
Alzheimer's Disease: The Silent Epidemic
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a type of dementia that slowly and steadily impairs memory and thinking skills. It's a common...
RSV: we finally have a vaccine for this deadly virus
The first vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. The vaccine, named Arexvy, will be...
This type of brain drugs linked to Parkinson’s disease
Introduction
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement and can lead to a variety of symptoms, such as uncontrollable tremors, stiffness,...
Scientists find a new way to fight treatment-resistant cancers
Cancer, in its many forms, has been a formidable foe for medical scientists worldwide.
However, recent findings from the Van Andel Institute have shed light...