Prostate cancer drugs may help treat COVID-19, study finds
In a recent study published in Nature Communications, researchers found drugs typically used to treat prostate cancer could be explored for treating patients with...
Standing at a church pulpit, a blood vessel burst in her brain
As a caretaker for her aging and ailing parents, Deborah Brown took on many responsibilities. At work, she dealt with extreme cases of child...
Chronic itch linked to heart disease, sleep loss
In a new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine, researchers linked chronic itch to sleep loss and other medical conditions—and could signal an increased risk...
Prebiotic supplement may help treat fatty liver disease
Fatty liver disease is an important metabolic disease, which without treatment can develop into cirrhosis or even hepatocellular carcinoma—that is, hepatic cancer.
In a recent...
This two-drug combo can shrink breast cancer tumors
In a new study from McGill University, researchers discovered a new targeted combination drug therapy that efficiently reduces tumor growth in metastatic breast cancer.
Their...
This money problem may predict dementia
In a recent study from Johns Hopkins, researchers found people on Medicare who later receive a diagnosis of dementia are more likely to have...
Older people better handle stress of type 2 diabetes
In a new study from Carnegie Mellon University, researchers found age plays a critical role in the well-being of people newly diagnosed with type...
Compounds in both green and black tea may reduce your blood pressure
In a new study from the University of Copenhagen, researchers found compounds in both green and black tea relax blood vessels by activating ion...
Cancer survivor feared recurrence, but this time it was his heart
Doug Cobb popped a couple antacid pills to calm the heartburn he'd been experiencing on and off for weeks. The 60-year-old considered he might...
Sleep apnea linked to autoimmune diseases, study shows
In a recent study published in Clinical Immunology, researchers found why people with obstructive sleep apnea may have associated autoimmune disorders.
The results could lead to...