A common blood pressure drug may affect your gut health
Diverticulosis is a condition that affects the digestive system, especially the large intestine. In this condition, small pouch-like bumps form in the wall of...
Alone during a heart attack? The life-saving steps everyone must know
Imagine being alone when a sudden, heavy pain strikes your chest. The pain may spread to your arm, shoulder, back, neck, or jaw. You...
High-fiber diet may cut risk of heart disease in night shift workers
Working at night keeps hospitals running, factories open, and essential services available around the clock.
However, the human body is naturally designed to be awake...
Mental health issues after a cancer diagnosis may affect death risk
A new study has found that adults who develop mental health problems soon after being diagnosed with cancer may face a higher risk of...
AI-boosted electronic nose could catch ovarian cancer early
A new study suggests that a machine designed to copy the human sense of smell could one day help doctors detect ovarian cancer much...
A simple heart test could prevent sudden death in those under age 35
Sudden cardiac death in young people is rare but deeply shocking because it often strikes without warning.
Many victims appear healthy and may not even...
Why silencing bacteria can cause danger in heart infections
For many years, scientists believed that stopping bacteria from communicating with each other could help treat infections.
The idea seemed simple: if bacteria cannot “talk,”...
AI smart t‑shirt could detect hidden heart disease early
A new invention from scientists at Imperial College London could change the way heart diseases are detected in everyday life.
Researchers are developing a smart...
Scientists discover big cause of motor decline in older people
As people grow older, many notice that their balance is not as steady as it used to be. Walking may become slower, climbing stairs...
Why less artery plaque does not mean lower heart risk for women
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women around the world. For many years, people believed that women were...