Widely used blood pressure drug may increase eye disease risk
A recent investigation into the effects of certain blood pressure medications has shed light on a potential link between Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs) and...
Promising drug may halt pancreatic cancer spread
Pancreatic cancer is a formidable foe, with a high mortality rate, especially when it has metastasized or spread to other parts of the body.
While...
Scientists find the root of type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes affects millions of people worldwide, leading to severe health complications and an increased risk of mortality.
Despite the identification of genetic risk...
Flavonoid-rich foods linked to longer life for people with Parkinson’s disease
Imagine being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, a neurological condition that affects your ability to move and control your muscles.
While it's not considered a fatal...
Alcohol has complex influences on heart health
Massachusetts General Hospital researchers have conducted a study delving into the nuanced effects of alcohol on heart health, particularly focusing on the relationship between...
Produce prescription program can improve blood sugar in adults with diabetes
A groundbreaking study, presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2023, has revealed promising results for a six-month produce prescription program.
This innovative program...
Scientists find link between blood pressure drugs and bowel diseases
High blood pressure, a condition that affects one in every ten adults, can have serious consequences, such as heart attacks and strokes. Typically, people...
PET scans of the heart may predict Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have conducted a small-scale study that suggests positron emission tomography (PET) scans of the heart can...
New test detects Lewy body disease before symptoms
Lewy body disease, encompassing Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia, stands as the second most prevalent neurodegenerative condition after Alzheimer's disease.
Researchers from Lund University...
Oral contraceptive pills may harm women’s brains and emotion regulation, study shows
More than 150 million women worldwide use oral contraceptives (OCs), with combined OCs (COCs) being the most common type.
While COCs are known for their...