High blood pressure drug may increase cardiac arrest risk, study finds
Sudden cardiac arrest is like a surprise attack on the heart. It happens when the heart suddenly stops pumping blood effectively. This can cause...
Everyone can lower blood pressure by reducing salt intake, study finds
A recent study from Vanderbilt University Medical Center and elsewhere provides encouraging news for individuals seeking to manage their blood pressure.
Published in the Journal...
Cholesterol offers new hope in pancreatic cancer treatment
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have made a significant breakthrough in pancreatic cancer treatment using organoids, lab-grown tissues that model cancers.
Published in Cell Stem...
Hair relaxer use linked to uterine cancer risk in some women
A recent study has unveiled a concerning association between the long-term use of chemical hair relaxers and an increased risk of uterine cancer among...
Healthy lifestyle improves chemotherapy outcomes in breast cancer, study finds
A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology has revealed that a targeted diet and exercise program can significantly benefit women undergoing...
Dementia is a big financial burden for families, study finds
A recent study has highlighted the profound effects dementia has on a person’s finances and the responsibilities it places on their families.
Published in JAMA...
Gut bacteria play a big role in common bone disease
A tiny creature living in our guts might be causing a big problem for our bones.
Scientists have recently discovered that a type of gut...
This drug shows promise in slowing cognitive decline in diabetics
Researchers from UNSW Sydney have uncovered a potential benefit of metformin, a widely used drug for managing type 2 diabetes.
According to their study, people...
Scientists find root cause of cancer
Scientists at Yale University have taken a big step in understanding cancer. They've been trying to figure out what really causes the changes in...
Nanoplastics linked to Parkinson’s disease, study finds
In a world where plastic is everywhere, a recent study has raised a new concern. Scientists have found that tiny plastic particles, known as...