Study finds better way to treat hyperthyroidism
A new study from Boston University has revealed important findings about how different treatments for hyperthyroidism affect long-term health—especially heart health. Hyperthyroidism is a...
New drugs to treat high blood pressure: what you need to know
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, affects millions of people around the world. It’s one of the biggest causes of heart disease and stroke—two...
How to spot warning signs of heart artery blockage
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. One common form is when the arteries that carry blood to the heart...
Common blood pressure drug may not be the best first choice, study finds
A new study from Columbia University has raised important questions about how doctors treat high blood pressure, a condition that affects millions of people...
What you need to know about Lewy body dementia
Lewy body dementia (LBD) is a serious brain disorder that gradually affects memory, thinking, movement, and behavior. It is caused by the buildup of...
New scan could detect rare insulin-producing tumors without surgery
While most people are familiar with diabetes—a condition where the body doesn’t make enough insulin—there’s a much rarer condition where the body produces too...
People with type 2 diabetes face higher risk of this heart problem
At a major diabetes conference in Hamburg, Germany, researchers shared important findings about the serious risks faced by people with type 2 diabetes. One...
Scientists say lifestyle changes could prevent thousands of strokes worldwide
A serious but often overlooked type of stroke—called subarachnoid hemorrhage—could be prevented in many cases through better public health efforts and personal lifestyle changes,...
Scientists explore possible link between cold sores and Alzheimer’s—but no need to panic
A new study has found a possible link between cold sores and Alzheimer’s disease, but experts say there’s no reason for alarm.
The virus that...
Could muscle health predict memory loss? New study says yes
A new study from Japan has found that the quality of your muscles—especially as measured by a simple test—may offer early clues about your...