Study finds the cause of side effects in popular anxiety drugs
Benzodiazepines, such as Valium and Xanax, are common medications used to treat anxiety, trouble sleeping, and seizures. They are known to be effective when...
People with heart failure can safely drink fluids, study finds
For years, people with heart failure have been told to limit how much they drink each day—often no more than 1.5 liters—to avoid fluid...
Metabolic syndrome may make dementia come early, study finds
A large study from South Korea has found that middle-aged adults with metabolic syndrome—an unhealthy cluster of conditions including belly fat and high blood...
Medical cannabis good for cancer treatment and symptom relief, study shows
For many years, the medical use of cannabis—also known as marijuana—to treat cancer-related symptoms like pain, nausea, and loss of appetite has been debated....
Immune problem and inflammation play a key Role in Alzheimer’s disease
A new study has found that problems in the immune system might be a key factor in the start and worsening of Alzheimer’s disease....
New injectable therapy could protect the heart after a heart attack
Scientists from Northwestern University and the University of California San Diego have created a powerful new injectable treatment that could prevent heart failure after...
Tiny magnetic silk particles may one day guide drugs straight to disease
What if doctors could steer medicines through the body using magnets, delivering treatments directly to places like tumors or damaged blood vessels?
A team of...
Brain tumor in dogs? Radiation therapy may be the better option
A new study from Texas A&M University suggests that dogs with a common type of brain tumor called meningioma may live longer if they...
What to drink (and avoid) to help lower high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health problem. If not managed properly, it can lead to serious issues like heart disease,...
Understanding causes and treatment of peripheral artery disease (PAD)
Peripheral artery disease, often called PAD, is a common health problem where the blood vessels that carry blood to your arms or legs become...