Doctors more likely to prescribe opioids later in the day
In a new study, researchers examined how primary care physicians decide whether to prescribe opioid painkillers.
They found doctors are more likely to prescribe opioid...
A life of low cholesterol and blood pressure cut heart disease risk by 80%
In a new study, researchers found sustained decreases in blood pressure and cholesterol levels could reduce the lifetime risk of developing heart attacks and...
Common heartburn drugs linked to heart and kidney disease, stomach cancer
More than 15 million Americans have prescriptions for common heartburn drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).
Many millions more buy these drugs over the counter...
Flu vaccination could strongly benefit people with high blood pressure
In a new study, researchers found Influenza vaccination in patients with high blood pressure is associated with an 18% reduced risk of death during...
Scientists discover epigenetic markers linked to Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study, researchers have found epigenetic markers linked to Alzheimer's disease.
The research was conducted by a team from the Brigham and Women's...
This drug could help reduce stroke, heart attacks in people with diabetes
In a new study, researchers found adding drug ticagrelor to aspirin could help cut strokes and heart attacks in people with diabetes.
They found taking...
This method may help patients and families avoid heart attack
In a new study, researchers found that genetic high cholesterol is under-diagnosed and under-treated.
Screening could identify patients and family members affected by the condition...
Why we have memory loss when getting old
In a new study, researchers have presented a model that explains why memory deteriorates as the body ages.
They suggest that with age, the brain...
Scientists find new ways to develop treatment of chronic inflammation
In a new study, researchers have found a new way to treat the inflammation involved in chronic diseases such as psoriasis, asthma, and HIV.
The...
What breast cancer and ovarian cancer survivors need to know about genetic testing
Breast cancer and/or ovarian cancer survivors should be offered genetic counseling and genetic testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic mutations, according to new recommendations from the U.S....