Common Diabetes Drugs May Double Risk of Heart Attacks and Strokes
More than 500 million people around the world live with diabetes, and most people with type 2 diabetes depend on medication to keep their...
Overlooked Blood Pressure Number May Predict Future Brain Damage
Most people know that high blood pressure can increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
When doctors talk about blood pressure, they often pay...
Study Finds a Surprising Cause of Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia and affects millions of people around the world. The disease mainly develops in older adults...
A Drug Given Before Arthritis Starts May Delay the Disease for Years
For many people, rheumatoid arthritis seems to appear suddenly. One day they begin experiencing painful, swollen joints, overwhelming fatigue, and stiffness that makes everyday...
Overlooked Kidney Disease Rising Faster Than Expected Around the World
Many people worry about cancer, heart disease, or dementia as they grow older.
Far fewer think about their kidneys. Yet a major new global study...
Hidden Heart ‘Detours’ May Show Which Patients Can Avoid Risky Surgery
When doctors discover that one of the heart’s major arteries is completely blocked, it often sounds like very bad news.
Coronary arteries supply oxygen-rich blood...
New $10 spectrometer chip could turn smartwatches into health monitors
Researchers at the University of Cambridge and startup company GlitterinTech have developed a tiny, low-cost device that could bring powerful chemical sensing capabilities to...
Can Fish Oil or Olive Oil Boost Pancreatic Cancer Growth?
When people think about healthy eating, fat often becomes a confusing topic. For decades, many health experts focused on reducing overall fat intake.
More recently,...
Drug Combo Cuts Risk of Prostate Cancer Growth by More Than Half
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting men worldwide. While many cases grow slowly and can be treated successfully, some forms...
This Drug Delayed Rheumatoid Arthritis for Years After Treatment Ended
Doctors have traditionally treated rheumatoid arthritis only after the disease becomes obvious.
By the time most patients receive a diagnosis, joint damage may already be...