New drug combo offers hope for people with type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a common long-term illness that affects millions of people around the world. It happens when the body can’t use insulin...
New scan could cure high blood pressure in these people
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems around the world. It happens when the pressure of blood...
Common blood pressure pill may have hidden risks, study finds
High blood pressure is a condition that many people live with every day. It happens when the blood pushes too hard against the walls...
Could CT scans be fuelling a future rise in cancer cases, as a new...
CT scans are a vital part of modern medicine.
Found in every hospital and many clinics, they give doctors a fast and detailed look inside...
Year-long brain stimulation could treat Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
A new clinical trial has found that a common brain stimulation technique may help slow down cognitive and functional decline in people with mild-to-moderate...
These two things can help reduce overdoses and hospital visits
A new Canadian study has found that two different treatment programs—methadone and safer opioid supply (SOS)—can both significantly reduce overdoses, hospital visits, and health...
Hormone therapy may cut cardiovascular risk in younger menopausal women
Menopause can have profound effects on heart health, yet many people are unaware of this important connection.
The hormonal shifts occurring during menopause mark the...
Her chest pain kept being labeled heartburn or anxiety. Then came 2 heart attacks...
The first chest pain hit Heather Bardeleben as she pored over a spreadsheet while working late into the evening at her suburban Chicago home.
When...
Heart failure linked to mental health decline in older people
A recent study from Poland shows that older adults living with heart failure tend to experience worsening mental health and thinking skills over time.
The...
Single dose of this new drug can reduce high blood pressure
A new medication called zilebesiran may offer fresh hope for people with high blood pressure, according to a recent study published in the Journal of...