High blood pressure, unhealthy diets in women of childbearing age
One in five women of childbearing age has high blood pressure, according to a new study that found few of these women are on...
Statins not linked to memory or cognition decline
In a new study, researchers found no difference in the rate of memory or cognitive decline of elderly statin-users compared to never-users.
Given consumer concern...
Omega-3 may protect against heart disease, without prostate cancer risk
Should you take omega-3 pills? Or try to have two to servings of omega-3 rich fish a week, as the American Heart Association recommends?
It...
Common gout drug may help treat heart disease
In a new study, researchers found that a medicine long used to treat gout may provide fresh ways to reduce heart risks beyond the...
New drug combo offers hope for pancreatic cancer therapy
In a new study, researchers have identified a combination of two anti-cancer compounds that shrank pancreatic tumors.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved versions of...
This number could predict heart disease in people with diabetes
Heart disease is a major cause of death worldwide, and obesity is a major risk factor.
BMI, a common measure of obesity, has been recently...
Younger people with diabetes more likely have psychological distress
In a new study, researchers found that age plays a critical role in the well-being of people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
Younger patients...
Common muscle drug may harm cognitive function in people with kidney problems
In a new study, researchers found that many people with very low kidney function were admitted to the hospital with severe confusion and other...
Common testosterone supplements may increase men’s risk of blood clots
In a new study, researchers found that testosterone therapy may double a man's risk of suffering a potentially life-threatening blood clot.
They found that men...
Taller people have higher risk of this heart problem
In a new study, researchers found that taller people have an increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation, or AFib.
They found a strong link between...