Too much sitting in childhood may raise blood pressure later
A new long-term study has found that spending too much time sitting still during childhood and teenage years may raise blood pressure by the...
Why fasting won’t cleanse your body – or beat cancer
Every few months, a new “miracle cure” for cancer trends on social media. From superfoods and supplements to extreme diets, the promises are always...
Aging immune system may trigger rheumatoid arthritis, new study finds
Scientists have long wondered whether the immune system ages as a result of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or whether this aging might actually help cause...
Scientists reprogram immune cells to turn cancer’s defenders into fighters
In a major breakthrough, scientists at the Indiana University School of Medicine have found a way to transform immune cells that normally protect cancer...
Do heart attack patients still need beta blockers
As a cardiologist, I frequently meet patients who have stopped taking medicines that could keep them alive.
Often it's because they've seen a dramatic headline...
Why sleep apnea is linked to high blood pressure
Sleep apnea is a condition that affects nearly 40 million adults in the United States. Many people with sleep apnea use machines called CPAPs...
What is the right blood pressure target for healthy aging?
As people grow older, keeping blood pressure in a healthy range becomes more important—but also more complicated.
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can...
Monthly weight-loss shot shows promise
New research shows that a new weight-loss drug called MariTide might offer a powerful alternative to current weekly injections like Ozempic and Zepbound.
In a...
This therapy after heart attack may help prevent heart failure
A new study has found that giving stem cell therapy to heart attack patients with weak heart function may help prevent heart failure and...
Scientists create self-healing, flexible polymer for next-generation wearable electronics
Imagine a flexible electronic device that can bend, stretch, and even repair itself when damaged. Scientists in Japan have now made a major step...