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This all-in-one pill could reduce blood pressure, cholesterol levels

In a new study, researchers found a single pill containing low doses of three medications to treat high blood pressure and one to lower...

These common drugs may help people survive head, neck, lung cancer

In a new study, researchers found that low-dose aspirin and other anti-inflammatories may improve survival in patients undergoing treatment for some head/neck and lung...

Hidden warnings of sudden cardiac arrest

The most common cause of sudden cardiac death is an abnormal heart rhythm that causes the heart to immediately stop pumping. Sudden cardiac arrest is...

Opioid abuse linked to dangerous heart infection

In a new study, researchers found an alarming number of people in the U.S. are developing infections of either the heart’s inner lining or...

Anemia in early pregnancy linked to autism, ADHD in child

In a new study, researchers found the timing of anemia—a common condition in late pregnancy—can make a big difference for the developing fetus. They found...

This popular ingredient in food may increase your diabetes and obesity risk

Food ingredient propionate is widely used in baked goods, animal feeds, and artificial flavorings. It is a naturally occurring short-chain fatty acid that helps prevents...

One daily combo pill may help lower blood pressure, heart disease risk

In a new study, researchers found taking one daily pill that combined medications to treat high blood pressure and high cholesterol lowered heart disease...

This drug combo could effectively control blood sugar in people with diabetes

In a new study, researchers found early therapy using vildagliptin and metformin in patients newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes could lead to better...

This new compound may help stop pancreatic cancer

In a new study, researchers found that a protein called MYH14 activated in response to stress could help pancreatic cancer cells spread. Compound 4-HAP, known...

Men with prostate cancer can have healthy sex lives after surgery

There’s a perception that surgery to treat prostate cancer will spell the end of a man’s sex life. And while that often used to be...