Scientists Discover What Helps Pancreatic Cancer Spread Through the Body
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer in the world. One reason it is so dangerous is that it often grows...
What Foods Can Make High Blood Pressure and Diabetes Worse?
High blood pressure and diabetes are two of the most common long-term health problems in the world.
Millions of people live with one or both...
MIT’s New Ultrasound Heart Sticker Could Replace Traditional Pacemakers One Day
For decades, pacemakers have helped millions of people live longer and healthier lives.
These small devices are implanted inside the body and send electrical signals...
The rules for measuring blood pressure – and why they exist
The last time your blood pressure was measured, did you rush to the appointment while sipping coffee?
Were you perched on an exam table with...
Epilepsy Drug Can Be New Joint-Healing Treatment for Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is one of the most common causes of chronic pain around the world.
Millions of people experience aching joints, stiffness, swelling, and difficulty moving...
Could a Simple Nutrient Help the Body Survive Serious Infections?
When two people get the same infection, their outcomes can be very different.
One person may recover quickly with few symptoms, while another may become...
Kidney Drug Could Benefit Millions More Patients Than Previously Thought
Chronic kidney disease is one of the world's fastest-growing health problems, affecting an estimated 850 million people globally.
Many people do not realize they have...
Simple Blood Test Could Help Doctors Detect and Track Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, affecting millions of people worldwide. It gradually damages brain cells, leading to memory loss, confusion,...
Obesity Drugs Could Protect the Heart by Reducing Blood Pressure
For many years, doctors have encouraged people with obesity to lose weight in order to improve their heart health.
Even modest weight loss can reduce...
Could a Common Cholesterol Drug Help Older People Reduce Frailty
Millions of older adults worry about losing their strength and independence as they age.
Many people fear not only serious illnesses such as heart disease...