Some blood pressure drugs may increase bleeding risk
A new study published in JAMA has raised concerns about the safety of certain blood pressure medications for people with atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common condition...
Short-term steroid use may cause memory problems
A new study has found that taking steroids for a short time can lead to memory problems. Steroids are medications commonly used to treat...
Testosterone may worsen heart attack damage, study finds
A new study from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, has found that testosterone—a hormone found in higher levels in men—may make heart attack damage worse by increasing inflammation.
The...
Study shows surprising link between gut health and high blood pressure
Researchers at Monash University have uncovered how the gut—and the food we eat—affects high blood pressure.
Their discovery could lead to new, targeted treatments for...
Study finds new way to prevent obesity and diabetes
Anyone who has tried to lose weight by cutting calories knows the frustration—after initial success, weight loss slows down or stops completely.
This happens because...
Study finds new hope for Alzheimer’s disease prevention
A new international study has identified key genetic factors that may protect against Alzheimer’s disease (AD), offering valuable insights into the biological mechanisms of...
Study finds a new way to reverse type 2 diabetes
A recent study published in The BMJ has found that a combination of the drug dapagliflozin and moderate calorie restriction significantly increases remission rates for adults...
Smartwatch can detect cardiac arrest with high accuracy
A new machine learning algorithm running on a smartwatch has shown the ability to detect sudden loss of pulse with remarkable accuracy, according to...
Research finds key cause of diabetic foot reinfections
Texas has one of the highest rates of diabetes in the United States. More than 2.7 million Texans have been diagnosed with diabetes. In...
New drug shows promise for treating liver disease and cancer
San Antonio has one of the highest rates of a serious liver condition called metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). This is largely because...