PTSD nearly doubles infection risk
In a new study, researchers found people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) were 1.8 times as likely to have any infection as those without...
Scientists find new way to detect heart rhythm problems after stroke
In a new study, researchers have developed a new method to detect irregular heartbeats after stroke.
The new method outperformed the approach that’s currently used...
New blood test could predict stroke risk in people with diabetes
Having diabetes is a risk factor for many other health conditions, including stroke.
“Every 40 seconds an American has a stroke,” says Frederick Korley, M.D.,...
New way to treat the most common blinding diseases
In a new study, researchers found a new method to treat some of the most common blinding diseases.
The research was conducted by a team...
Scientists make a major breakthrough in Alzheimer’s disease treatment
In a new study, researchers have made a big breakthrough in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.
They found two short peptides, or strings of amino...
This gout drug may lead to severe skin disease in people with heart problems
In a new study, researchers found heart disease is a big risk factor for severe adverse skin reactions in patients taking allopurinol, a common...
Many Americans are worried about taking PPIs and have stopped them secretly
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are one of the most commonly used medications in the United States.
While PPIs are effective at treating symptoms such as...
Two ways to reduce GI bleeding risks caused by blood thinner drugs
For some patients on blood thinners, gastrointestinal bleeding caused by those medications is an adverse event that can be disabling or even fatal.
New research...
Exercise may help lower hip fracture risk in women
In a new study, researchers found older women who get light exercise, like a daily walk, may lower their risk of hip fracture.
The research...
Early menopause may predict high heart disease risk
In a new study, researchers found women who reach menopause before the age of 50 have an increased risk of heart disease.
The results showed...