Proton therapy could be a safer way to treat cancer
Cancer is a disease that affects millions of people around the world, and treating it often involves tough decisions. One of the most common...
Infections linked to higher risk of heart failure, study finds
A new study from the University of Minnesota and Mayo Clinic has found that people who are hospitalized for infections face a much higher...
Blood thinners do not prevent stroke or memory problems in these people
A new study has found that prescribing blood thinners to adults under 65 with atrial fibrillation (AFib) but no other health risks does not...
This drug could slow down aging, study finds
A group of scientists from the University of Auckland recently studied whether a cancer drug called alpelisib could also slow down aging. Alpelisib is...
New drug could help with weight loss and prevent liver diseases
Scientists from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio have discovered a potential new drug that could help people lose weight...
Scientists discover a brain “energy switch” that could treat Alzheimer’s
Researchers at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore have made an important discovery that could lead to new treatments for Alzheimer’s disease. They found a...
Turmeric and vitamin D may help lower blood pressure in type 2 diabetes
A recent study from Urmia University of Medical Sciences suggests that turmeric and vitamin D might help people with type 2 diabetes manage their...
Research finds a better way to treat persistent high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health problem in the United States. While medications and lifestyle changes can help manage it, some...
Sleep apnea linked to cognitive decline in middle-aged men
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder that occurs when the muscles in the throat relax too much during sleep, blocking airflow...
New discovery may help slow kidney disease in diabetes
A recent study from the University of Bristol has uncovered a potential new way to slow the progression of diabetic kidney disease, a condition that...