Traffic and noise and poverty together strongly increase heart disease risk
A recent study from the German Center for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK) and Harvard Medical School reveals a concerning link between poverty, traffic noise, and...
This drug could treat stroke beyond standard time window
A new study has found that the clot-dissolving drug alteplase can significantly improve stroke recovery even when given up to 24 hours after a...
Very high “good cholesterol” levels may raise dementia risk
A new study led by Monash University has found that having abnormally high levels of HDL cholesterol—often called "good cholesterol"—may increase the risk of...
Why some heavy drinkers get liver disease while others don’t
Many people drink alcohol regularly, but not everyone who drinks heavily develops serious liver disease. A new study from Keck Medicine of USC suggests...
Why newborns can heal their hearts—but adults cannot
Newborn babies have a special ability to regenerate heart tissue after an injury, but adults do not. When adults have a heart attack, their heart struggles...
Weight loss surgery is safe and effective for reducing diabetes drugs
A recent Australian study has found that weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, is a safe and effective way to help people...
These high blood pressure drugs may cause sleep issues
Sleep is one of the most important things for our health. It helps our bodies recover, keeps our minds clear, and affects our mood...
Heart failure can make your tongue look totally different
Scientists at Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine have discovered that the tongues of people with chronic heart failure look noticeably different from those of...
These personality traits may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia in older adults. It is a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills....
Research shows big cause and better treatment of deadly pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest types of cancer, with very few people surviving for more than five years after diagnosis. A specific...