This stuff in gut may trigger rheumatoid arthritis
A group of scientists from the University of Colorado and other research centers has made a major discovery about rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
RA is a...
A better first medicine for high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health problem that affects many people around the world.
If it’s not treated properly, it...
Why skin problems may signal higher suicide and depression risks
Scientists have found that people with mental health conditions who also have skin problems may face worse mental health outcomes, including a higher risk...
Teen blood sugar struggles raise risk of nerve damage later in life
A new study from the University of Michigan has found that poor blood sugar control during the teenage years can lead to painful health...
New PET imaging could predict heart recovery after heart attack
Scientists have discovered a promising new way to predict how well a patient’s heart will recover after a heart attack.
The new method uses an...
How a stubborn lung infection can last years
A new study from researchers at the Trinity Translational Medicine Institute (TTMI) and the Irish Mycobacterial Reference Laboratory at St James's Hospital has revealed...
Night light can increase your risks of heart attack and stroke
A new study from Flinders University has found that being exposed to bright light at night can raise your risk of serious heart problems—including...
New vaccine can block deadly skin, pancreatic, and breast cancers
A new study from the University of Massachusetts Amherst has found that a special nanoparticle-based vaccine can stop some of the deadliest cancers in...
Why we need to rethink diabetes and blood pressure care for older adults
For older adults, managing health problems like diabetes and high blood pressure can lead to a better life—fewer complications, more independence, and even a...
How these daily food additives may raise your blood pressure
A new study from UT Southwestern Medical Center has found that eating too many foods with phosphate additives—often found in packaged and processed foods—can...