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Cancer survivors really need to protect their heart health

In a new study, researchers found in most cancer survivors, there are increased risks of blood clots forming in the veins. The risks range from...

Why do women get cholesterol-lowering statins less frequently than men?

Women are less likely than men to be treated with cholesterol-lowering statins – or get them prescribed at guideline-recommended intensity levels when they do,...

Treating PTSD may help reduce risk of type 2 diabetes

In a new study, researchers found that reducing symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) may help reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. They found...

This drug could treat opioid overdoses effectively

In a new study, researchers found broad distribution of the opioid reversal drug naloxone is highly cost-effective in reducing fatal overdoses. The research was conducted...

High blood pressure in midlife linked to brain problems later, but not Alzheimer’s

In a new study, researchers found high blood pressure and large increases in blood pressure in midlife may be associated with brain pathologies in...

Pollutants from cars may double your eye disease risk

In a new study, researchers found that long-term exposure to pollutants from vehicle exhaust is linked to a heightened risk of the common eye...

Scientists find the key to treating common skin cancer

In a new study, researchers found helping skin cells differentiate could be key to treating common skin cancer. The research was conducted by a team...

This wearable device can predict aggressive outbursts in people with autism

What would you do if you could predict the future a minute in advance? That might not seem like a long time, but for caretakers...

Scientists may have found an important cause of Alzheimer’s disease

Increased cholesterol levels have been linked to increased risk of Alzheimer’s later in life. This risk may be due to genetic factors related to cholesterol. In...

Scientists find new way to treat most common heart rhythm disorder

In a new study, researchers have successfully created personalized digital replicas of the upper chambers of the heart. They used them to guide the precise...