The world’s deadliest infectious disease is making a comeback
When people think of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases, they often name HIV, COVID-19, or malaria.
But the true leader is tuberculosis (TB), which killed...
Why “failed” Alzheimer’s trials may hold the key to a cure
At the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in July, researchers from around the world—including physician-scientists from Cedars-Sinai—shared the latest findings from clinical trials testing potential...
Can your fitness tracker warn you about heart disease?
Wearable health devices have come a long way from simply counting steps. Today, these gadgets can track a wide range of health data, from...
New minimally invasive procedure could help control high blood pressure
High blood pressure is becoming more common worldwide and can be very difficult to manage.
While eating healthier, being active, and taking medicine can help,...
10 delicious foods that can help lower your blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health problem that raises the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other serious illnesses.
One of the...
Prediabetes more dangerous than previously thought
Prediabetes—a condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be considered diabetes—may pose a greater threat to...
New combined therapy could treat aggressive liver cancer
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common type of liver cancer and one of the leading causes of cancer deaths worldwide.
Some forms of HCC...
17-year study shows safer choice between two top blood pressure drugs
High blood pressure is a serious health problem that affects millions of people around the world. If it is not treated, it can lead...
These professionals are secret weapons for blood pressure control
A new global study from Tulane University has found that pharmacists and community health workers are the most successful at helping patients manage high...
New guideline updates how drugs can help treat obesity
Obesity is a complex, long-term health condition that affects millions of people in Canada and around the world.
Medications, when used alongside other treatments, can...