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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...