A blood pressure drug that might help you live longer?
Rilmenidine is a medication usually given to people with high blood pressure. But now, scientists think it might do something even more amazing—help people...
Why are so many people—especially women—saying no to cholesterol drugs?
Heart disease is a serious health issue all over the world. In the United States, it is the leading cause of death, with one...
Skin-Like blood pressure patch could monitor blood pressure effectively
A research team from Seoul National University, working with Carnegie Mellon University, has created a wearable device that sticks to the skin like a...
Breakthrough diabetes drug also helps people lose major weight
Scientists from Yale and other research institutions have made an exciting discovery: a drug originally created to treat type 2 diabetes also works very...
Vitamin B could offer new hope for people with hard-to-treat high blood pressure
High blood pressure is a serious health issue that affects millions of people across the globe. It can be difficult to control, especially for...
This diabetes drug may raise heart disease risks
Rosiglitazone is a medication used to help people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar levels.
It belongs to a group of drugs called...
Study finds origin of deadly ovarian cancer
A major scientific breakthrough has revealed the origin of one of the most aggressive forms of ovarian cancer—high-grade serous carcinoma.
This type of cancer, which...
Common drugs may be increasing your blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health issue. If not managed well, it can lead to serious problems like heart disease,...
Common mouth bacteria linked to worse stroke outcomes
A common bacterium normally found in the mouth and digestive system — Streptococcus anginosus — may be more common in the guts of people...
New slow-release bladder cancer treatment clears tumors in 82% of patients
A new drug delivery system has shown remarkable success in treating a common form of bladder cancer that had stopped responding to standard therapies.
In...