Why we should focus on this blood pressure number
High blood pressure is a common health problem that can lead to serious diseases like heart attacks and strokes.
For many years, doctors have looked...
New brain stimulation could help treat Parkinson’s
Researchers in Germany have discovered a promising new approach to improving movement in people with Parkinson’s disease.
The study, published on April 12, 2025, in...
This drug may reduce obesity-linked breast cancer
A new study suggests that the anti-obesity drug tirzepatide may help reduce the growth of breast cancer linked to obesity.
The research was presented at...
New protein discovery could change how we treat heart disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Even though doctors have many treatments, like medicines to lower blood pressure...
Common blood pressure drug linked to higher skin cancer risk
In Australia, high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects over one-third of adults. If not treated properly, it can lead to serious health...
Scientists discover a new genetic disease
Scientists have made an important discovery in medical genetics by identifying a new disease called Lyn kinase-associated vasculopathy and liver fibrosis (LAVLI).
This disease is...
Nighttime use of sedative may increase heart damage risk
Midazolam is a medicine that helps people feel calm or sleepy before surgery. It works very well, and most patients don’t remember anything about...
IV acetaminophen may lower blood pressure, study finds
Acetaminophen is a well-known pain reliever that many people use to treat headaches, fevers, and other common problems. Most of the time, people take...
This heart drug may pose risks to kidney health, study finds
A new study published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology has raised concerns about the possible side effects of a cholesterol...
Simple drug could help prevent heart attacks and strokes
Researchers from Tehran University of Medical Sciences have introduced a new and simple way to help prevent heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure.
They studied...