These blood pressure drugs may increase heart failure risk in women
A recent study from the University of Bologna has found that women taking beta-blockers for high blood pressure may have a higher risk of...
Why shingle vaccine can help prevent stroke and heart disease
Shingles is a painful skin condition that many people may not think about until it happens to them. It comes from the same virus...
This FDA-approved drug could reduce pain after surgery
A team of researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina has discovered that a commonly used drug, N-acetylcysteine (NAC), could help reduce pain...
Study shows big cause of diabetes in older people
Scientists from Tokyo Metropolitan University have discovered a possible reason why older adults are more likely to develop diabetes. Their research shows that as...
Marijuana use linked to bigger high blood pressure death risk
A recent study from Georgia State University has revealed a surprising connection between marijuana use and high blood pressure. According to the research, people...
Research shows key cause of spread of aggressive prostate cancer
Scientists from MedUni Vienna have made an important discovery that could improve the way aggressive prostate cancer is diagnosed and treated.
Led by Lukas Kenner,...
New smart bandage tracks wound healing without pain
Scientists from Penn State and Hebei University of Technology have created an advanced self-powered sensor that could change how doctors monitor wounds.
This new flexible...
Rising diabetes-related amputations in Oklahoma highlight urgent health concerns
After years of progress in reducing amputations, the number of diabetes-related lower limb amputations is now rising across the United States. A new study...
Long COVID: women at greater risk compared to men – could immune system differences...
About 5% of people who catch COVID have long-lasting symptoms. In these people, loss of smell, dizziness, fatigue and other hallmark COVID symptoms can...
Headache disorders linked to higher risk of suicide, study finds
A new study from researchers at Aarhus University in Denmark has found that people diagnosed with headache disorders are more likely to attempt or...