New heart device could lower stroke risk in people with irregular heartbeat
Atrial fibrillation, commonly called AFib, affects about 10.5 million Americans and significantly increases the risk of stroke.
The condition causes the heart to beat irregularly,...
How high altitude may help protect against diabetes
People who live high in the mountains have long puzzled scientists.
Despite harsh conditions and low oxygen levels, they tend to have lower rates of...
GLP-1 drugs could treat more than diabetes and obesity
Drugs known as GLP-1 receptor agonists have already changed how millions of people manage type 2 diabetes and obesity.
Now scientists believe these medications may...
A simple blood test may predict when Alzheimer’s symptoms will begin
Scientists have developed a promising new way to estimate when a person might start showing symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease — using just a blood...
New portable imaging system could speed up cancer detection
Scientists have built a powerful and compact imaging system that can quickly and accurately tell the difference between cancerous and healthy tissue.
This new tool...
It’s not just the pain—how you handle it may matter more
A new study from the University of Portsmouth has revealed that how people respond to pain might matter more than the pain itself when...
Getting cancer treatment earlier in the day may help patients live longer
A new study has found that cancer patients might live longer if they receive their immunotherapy treatments earlier in the day.
This discovery was published...
How much vitamin D do you really need to lower blood pressure?
A new study shows that taking vitamin D supplements may help lower blood pressure in older adults who are overweight or obese.
But taking more...
Can cholesterol drug statins help you live longer?
Statins are medicines that many people take to lower cholesterol and protect their heart. But do they actually help people live longer?
Research says yes—especially...
Doctors urged to prescribe exercise instead of pills for mild heart disease risks
A new statement from the American Heart Association says that doctors should encourage people with slightly high blood pressure or cholesterol to be more...