Women have slightly slower recovery after stroke, study finds
A new study shows that women may have a slightly harder time recovering from a stroke than men when it comes to daily tasks...
This drug can prevent heart disease in people with diabetes
A new study has found that a diabetes drug called tirzepatide may be just as effective as another drug, dulaglutide, in protecting the heart...
Exercises people with high blood pressure should avoid
Many people know that regular physical activity is important for staying healthy. It helps control weight, reduce stress, and improve heart health.
For people with...
Low blood sugar can damage your eyes
A new study funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health has found that low blood sugar, also known as hypoglycemia, may harm the...
Simple supplement mix may treat brain cancer
Most cancer treatments today—like chemotherapy, radiation, and immunotherapy—focus on destroying cancer cells. But a group of researchers is now exploring a completely different idea:...
Early warning signs of a heart attack you should never ignore
A heart attack is a serious medical emergency. When it happens, you should call emergency services right away.
But sometimes, your body gives warning signs...
This blood pressure drug may be safer than the one doctors usually prescribe
High blood pressure is a common health problem that affects millions of people around the world.
It’s often called the “silent killer” because it usually...
The body’s ‘exercise sensor’ can keep bones strong in older people
A new study from the University of Hong Kong has revealed how exercise helps keep bones strong—and how we might mimic this effect in...
AI-designed protein can treat inflammation with 50% greater effect
Scientists in South Korea have used artificial intelligence (AI) and supercomputers to design a powerful new anti-inflammatory protein.
This breakthrough could lead to better treatments...
New therapy can stop pancreatic cancer even after it spreads to liver and lungs
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers, largely because it is usually discovered only after it has spread to other organs.
For patients with...