Obesity may limit some heart disease drugs’ effectiveness
In a new study, researchers found that heart drugs used to treat irregular heartbeat are less effective in patients who are obese.
The research was...
Common gut problem linked to high risk of restless legs syndrome
Restless legs syndrome is a sensorimotor disorder, in which patients have a strong, nearly irresistible urge to move the limbs that are often accompanied...
Popular blood pressure drugs may increase suicide risk
Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) and ACE inhibitors are commonly used to treat high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease, heart failure, and diabetes.
They both work...
These common drugs may increase risk of heart failure
Nearly six million Americans have heart failure, a leading driver of health care costs in the United States.
In a new study, researchers found that...
This stuff in your brain could prevent Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study, researchers found that the most common version of a protein called CD33 plays a crucial role in regulating white blood...
This new treatment may help destroy prostate cancer
In a new study, researchers report a novel MRI-guided procedure that uses ultrasound effectively treats prostate cancer with minimal side effects.
The incision-free technique could...
These two drugs could ease the passage of kidney stones
Every year, more than half a million Americans visit the emergency room for kidney stone problems.
In most cases, the stones eventually pass out of...
Sleep, but not too much, to improve your heart health
In a new study, researchers found that even if you are a non-smoker who exercises and has no genetic risk to heart disease, skimping...
New way to accurately detect pancreatic cysts, prevent pancreatic cancer
In a new study, researchers found a new "virtual biopsy" allows them to definitively diagnose cysts in the pancreas with unprecedented accuracy.
This means they...
Vigorous exercise may help lower heart disease, cancer risk
In a new study, researchers found that women who can exercise vigorously are at much lower risk of dying from heart disease, cancer, and...