Gut bacteria may hold key to successful cancer treatment
Scientists have identified a range of gut bacteria and metabolites that could dramatically improve the detection and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases (GIDs), including gastric...
Mindfulness and brain stimulation may help stop bladder leaks
For some people, getting home after a long day doesn’t just bring relief — it brings an overwhelming urge to urinate.
Simply seeing the front...
This diabetes drug strongly benefits heart and kidney health—even without diabetes
A group of medications originally created to treat diabetes is now showing strong benefits for both heart and kidney health—even in people who don’t...
New CT scan could help cure high blood pressure
Researchers at Queen Mary University of London and other institutions have made an exciting discovery using a new type of CT scan.
This scan can...
Scientists find a new cause of heart disease
For decades, doctors have tried to fight heart disease by focusing on the main risk factors — controlling diabetes, lowering blood pressure, and reducing...
Natural supplements that help lower blood pressure
In today’s fast-moving world, keeping your blood pressure under control is more important than ever.
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, can lead to serious...
Palm oil may lead to cancer spread, study finds
A new study from IRB Barcelona has found a worrying link between a type of fatty acid found in palm oil, called palmitic acid,...
Scientists find a switch to turn off chronic inflammation
Chronic inflammation is a long-term, harmful reaction by the body’s immune system that can lead to serious illnesses such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, diabetes, and...
Lower blood pressure target may protect older adults better
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide.
If not managed properly, it can lead to...
Gallstones may be an early warning sign of pancreatic cancer, study finds
Scientists at Boston Medical Center have found a surprising connection between gallstones and a deadly type of pancreatic cancer called pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC).
Their...