New stroke drug may cut risk without dangerous bleeding
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. It happens when blood flow to the brain is blocked or reduced,...
A simple blood test may detect Alzheimer’s risk years before symptoms
A new study from Mass General Brigham suggests that a simple blood test could help detect the risk of Alzheimer’s disease much earlier than...
Common pain reliever used in pregnancy not linked to autism risk
Acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol or by brand names such as Tylenol, is one of the most widely used medicines in the world.
It is...
How often should people with type 2 diabetes check blood sugar?
Living with type 2 diabetes means keeping your blood sugar levels within a healthy range.
This is important because high or low blood sugar over...
Can marijuana change your DNA?
Marijuana use is becoming more common, especially as laws change and more places allow it for medical or recreational use.
In the United States, recent...
Popular heartburn drugs may quietly harm your kidneys, study warns
Medicines that reduce stomach acid are used by millions of people every day. These drugs are called proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs.
They are often...
Common hospital drug may pose higher heart disease risk at night
Midazolam is a medicine that doctors often use to help patients relax before medical procedures or surgery. It works quickly and helps reduce anxiety.
Many...
Study finds how to slow brain damage in Parkinson’s and dementia
Parkinson’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia are serious conditions that affect the brain and change how people move, think, and live their daily lives.
Millions...
How long can people live with dementia?
Being told that you or a loved one has dementia can be one of the most emotional and life-changing moments a person can face....
Major causes of blood pressure fluctuation you need to know
Blood pressure is the force created when your blood pushes against the walls of your blood vessels. It is a normal and important part...