This common diabetes drug helps fight prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among men, and researchers are always searching for better ways to treat it.
Now, a team...
10 foods that can help lower blood pressure naturally
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health issue that can lead to serious problems like heart disease and stroke.
Many people...
Why do many people stop taking their diabetes drugs?
Managing Type 2 diabetes can be challenging, and for many people, the struggle often extends beyond just eating right and exercising.
Medication plays a big...
Study finds the key to fighting kidney disease
Our kidneys are like the silent heroes of our body. They work around the clock, filtering out toxins and waste from our blood, making...
New Alzheimer’s drug could slow down disease development
In 2023, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved lecanemab, a new therapy for Alzheimer's disease. This approval brought hope to many patients and...
Loss of lung capacity starts between age of 20 to 25
A groundbreaking study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), in collaboration with the Clínic-IDIBAPS, has, for the first time, mapped out...
Do heart attack survivors always need long-term blood pressure drugs?
After a heart attack, doctors often prescribe beta blockers to help prevent further heart issues. These medications are well-known for controlling heart conditions such...
Can gravity be the hidden cause of irritable bowel syndrome?
Scientists at Cedars-Sinai have proposed a surprising new theory about irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), suggesting that its root cause could be gravity. This idea...
Most older people with high blood pressure aren’t getting proper treatment
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a serious health issue that affects many adults in the United States. If left untreated, it can lead...
New treatment reduces chronic back pain in older people
Twenty years ago, Gregory Hicks, who is now a Distinguished Professor of Health Sciences at the University of Delaware, began researching chronic low back...