Why aging might be more random than you think
How long we live and how well we age may not be fully under our control, even if we eat healthy, exercise, and have...
Electric fields may supercharge the immune system to fight deadly brain cancer
A new study offers fresh hope for people diagnosed with glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive and deadly brain cancers.
Researchers at Keck Medicine of...
A common blood pressure drug with hidden health risks
A recent study by researchers at Columbia University has brought fresh attention to a common medication used to treat high blood pressure: chlorthalidone.
This drug...
Early stroke warning signs in men
A stroke happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is suddenly blocked or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts....
Can you lower blood sugar quickly without insulin?
High blood sugar, also known as hyperglycemia, can be a serious concern for people with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes. It happens when the...
Scientists find how to reset brain’s cleanup cells to treat Alzheimer’s
A recent breakthrough by scientists at the University of California, San Francisco, offers a fresh and promising path toward treating Alzheimer’s disease and other...
The hidden link between chronic pain and high blood pressure
When people talk about chronic pain, they often focus on the pain itself—how to stop it, ease it, or just get through the day....
Study discovers new genetic disease
In a remarkable scientific breakthrough, researchers have discovered a rare autoinflammatory disease called Lyn kinase-associated vasculopathy and liver fibrosis (LAVLI), linked to mutations in a gene...
One shot every six months can effectively control high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a serious condition that affects millions of people around the world. It often has no symptoms, but if...
Olive oil may help prevent cancer, Alzheimer’s, heart disease
Olive oil has long been known for its role in the Mediterranean diet and its many health benefits. Now, a recent study by researchers...