Researchers develop new surgery to treat high blood pressure
A recent study led by the Queen Mary University of London and elsewhere have found that a one-off operation could help treat high blood...
Scientists discover new method to treat chronic inflammation
Recent research has found a protein complex called the inflammasome can drive inflammation.
The inflammasome can protect our bodies from infection but is also a...
Vitamin E may protect heart muscle after heart attack
In a new study, researchers found α-TOH (vitamin E) may help prevent heart muscle damage after a heart attack.
The finding sheds new light on...
HPV can cause oral, anal, and penile cancers
In a new study, researchers found human papillomavirus (HPV) causes anal, penile, and oral cancers, but more than 70% of U.S. adults are unaware...
Scientists find best way to determine future prostate cancer risk
In a new study, researchers have shown that the best way to predict the future risk of prostate cancer is by starting out with...
This eye scan could predict type 2 diabetes and prediabetes
In a new study, researchers found a specialist analysis of the lens in the eye can predict patients with type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes.
They...
High blood pressure treatment may help slow down cognitive decline
In a new study, researchers found high blood pressure appears to accelerate cognitive decline among middle-aged and older adults, but treating high blood pressure...
Married people more likely to survive cancer, but for a sad reason
In a new study, researchers found unmarried patients with cancer are less likely to get potentially life-saving surgery or radiotherapy than their married counterparts.
This...
Lifestyle, not gene, explains most heart disease in younger adults
In a new study, researchers found physical inactivity, smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol play a greater role than genetics in many...
Chemical in common home products may harm your bone health
Triclosan is a chemical commonly used in antibacterial consumer goods and personal care products, such as hand sanitizer, soaps, mouthwash, and toothpaste.
In a study...