High blood pressure drug linked to higher risk of sudden cardiac arrest
Sudden cardiac arrest is a very serious medical emergency. It happens when the heart suddenly stops beating normally, which cuts off blood flow to...
Study reveals one blood pressure drug may be safer than the other
A large study from Columbia University has looked at the safety and effectiveness of two common blood pressure medications: chlorthalidone and hydrochlorothiazide.
The study lasted...
Better sleep and higher vitamin D may reduce diabetes risk together
Scientists from Peking University report that higher vitamin D levels in the body are associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Type...
Poor kidney function may skew Alzheimer’s blood test results, study warns
People with reduced kidney function may have higher levels of several blood markers commonly used in Alzheimer’s disease research, according to a large new...
Scientists discover hidden “off switch” that may explain why some cancer treatments fail
Researchers studying cancer immunotherapy have uncovered an important reason why some treatments stop working for certain patients.
A team led by Dr. André Veillette at...
Lung cancer drug may help ovarian cancer patients respond better to treatment
Scientists at Mayo Clinic have discovered that a drug originally developed for lung cancer could help make a common ovarian cancer treatment more effective.
The...
Broken legs, skier’s thumb and ‘sled head’: Just some of the injuries risked by...
The sports featured at the Winter Olympics defy gravity and physics.
Many competitors move at breakneck speeds down steep, snowy inclines or careen across icy...
How to eat to prevent high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide.
It is a chronic condition that occurs when...
This drug can calm food cravings, study finds
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects more than 116 million adults in the United States.
It’s a serious health issue because it raises...
How thyroid drugs could affect your heart health
Levothyroxine is a common medicine used to treat thyroid problems. In fact, it’s one of the most prescribed drugs in the United States.
Many people...