More older people should be checking blood pressure at home
In a study from Michigan Medicine, scientists found that only 48% of people aged 50 to 80 who take blood pressure medications or have...
How to keep ‘vaccine fatigue’ from getting in the way of a flu shot
After nearly three years of nearly nonstop talking about viruses and vaccinations, some people might be ready to tune out.
That would be a mistake,...
Diet high in refined fiber may increase liver cancer risk
Many people commonly ate fiber-enriched foods to promote weight loss and prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes and cancer.
But in a study from The...
Scientists find a safe and effective treatment for prostate cancer
In a new study, researchers found gold nanoparticles shown to be a safe and effective treatment for prostate cancer.
They found biocompatible gold nanoparticles designed...
Scientists find a potential treatment for monkeypox
In a study from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, scientists have discovered a potential topical therapy to treat monkeypox.
The research stems from years of study spent...
Scientists find a supplement that actually boosts memory
In a study from Tokyo Medical and Dental University, scientists found that melatonin and two of its metabolites help memories stick around in the...
Newer depression drugs may increase death risk, scientists find
In a study from Rutgers and Columbia Universities, scientists found an increased death risk in adults with depression who used newer antipsychotic medications compared...
Pin-prick blood test identifies immunity to COVID-19
In a study from Cardiff University, scientists found a finger-prick blood test can identify people most at risk of being reinfected with COVID-19.
The simple...
Scientists can detect Alzheimer’s disease 17 years in advance
The dementia disorder Alzheimer's disease has a symptom-free course of 15 to 20 years before the first clinical symptoms emerge.
In a study from Ruhr-Universität...
Common high blood pressure drugs may affect survival in breast cancer
In a recent study from Flinders University in Australia, scientists found a link between beta-blockers and survival outcomes in some breast cancer patients.
Beta-blockers, commonly...