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Drinking this beverage too much may lead to heart failure

In a new study from St Thomas' Hospital, researchers found that heavy energy drink consumption may be linked to heart failure. They treated a 21-year-old,...

The Johnson & Johnson vaccine and blood clots: What you need to know

In the minds of many, the halt of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine in April delivered doubt just as the mass COVID-19 vaccinations were...

This new method is highly effective against cancer

In a new study from McMaster University, researchers found that trained immune cells that ruthlessly kill cancerous tumors may prove a game-changer for people...

This diabetes drug may help slow down chronic kidney disease

In a new study from Kumamoto University (Japan), researchers found that the anti-diabetic drug metformin strongly prolongs the survival in non-diabetic chronic kidney disease. Metformin's...

People should receive COVID-19 vaccine before surgery, study shows

In a new study from the University of Birmingham, researchers found that patients waiting for elective surgery should get COVID-19 vaccines ahead of the...

Common blood pressure drugs may harm your heart health

Nearly six million Americans have heart failure, a leading driver of health care costs in the United States. Heart failure occurs when the heart cannot...

This common juice may help reduce high blood pressure

A recent study found that long-term drinking of lingonberry juice lowers high blood pressure and improves the function of blood vessels. The lead researcher is...

These 2 things can affect your risk for neck pain

With roughly 80% of jobs being sedentary, often requiring several hours of sitting stooped in front of a computer screen, neck pain is a...

People with this heart problem need to use cannabis cautiously

In a new study from Bassett Healthcare Network, researchers tested 2.4 million hospitalized cannabis users and found that those with an arrhythmia (heart rhythm...

Why people with type 2 diabetes have poorer muscle function

People with type 2 diabetes tend to have poorer muscle function than others. In a new study from Lund University in Sweden, researchers found that...