A simple surgical step could cut deadly ovarian cancer risk by 80%
Ovarian cancer is one of the most dangerous cancers affecting women, largely because it is difficult to detect early and often diagnosed only after...
A new stroke drug could help people recover better after brain injury
Stroke is one of the leading causes of disability and death worldwide. It happens suddenly, often without warning, when blood flow to part of...
Rejected elsewhere, farmer gets new lease on life after double valve surgery
A Michigan farmer returned to work his land “feeling better than ever” after having open-heart surgery on two failing valves.
The procedure was a last...
New therapy may overcome pancreatic cancer drug resistance
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most aggressive and deadly forms of cancer. One major reason for its poor survival rate is that current...
Statins may help almost everyone with type 2 diabetes live longer
Type 2 diabetes is a long-term condition that affects how the body controls blood sugar. Over time, high blood sugar can damage blood vessels...
Wild blueberries may support heart, blood sugar, and brain health
Wild blueberries have long been considered a healthy food, but a newly published scientific review suggests their benefits may extend deeper than many people...
A new injection could bring long-lasting relief for people with back pain
Back pain is one of the most common health problems among adults, affecting daily life, work, and overall wellbeing. For many people, the pain...
A simple wearable device could help older people avoid falls
As people get older, keeping good balance and posture becomes more difficult. This change does not happen overnight. It is usually the result of...
Silent warning signs of mini-strokes you need to know
A transient ischemic attack, often called a mini-stroke, is a short and sudden health event that looks and feels like a stroke but does...
A widely used blood pressure drug may not be the best first choice
High blood pressure is one of the most common health conditions worldwide and a leading cause of heart attacks, strokes, and early death. Many...