Tiny medical implants get big security upgrade to stop hackers
Imagine a tiny device inside your body—smaller than a grain of rice—that can treat serious health conditions like epilepsy or depression.
These smart implants are...
This drug shows long-term benefits for weight loss and diabetes prevention
A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that tirzepatide, a medication originally developed for diabetes, may offer substantial and long-lasting weight loss and significantly reduce...
Women with peripheral vascular disease often underdiagnosed and undertreated
Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) affects the blood vessels outside the heart and can cause serious health problems. However, it is often overlooked in women,...
Why common depression drugs could prevent infections and sepsis
A new study suggests that fluoxetine, commonly known as Prozac, may do more than treat depression. Researchers at the Salk Institute found that it...
What to know about flushing kidney stones
Have you ever heard that passing a kidney stone is more painful than giving birth? Each year, more than 1 million people in the...
What is congestive heart failure?
Imagine experiencing shortness of breath during everyday activities, like walking to the kitchen to make a sandwich.
Your legs are swelling.
Then, you notice you’ve had...
Weekly injections reduce weight and knee pain in people with obesity
A new study has found that a once-weekly injection of semaglutide, a medication originally developed for diabetes and weight loss, significantly reduces body weight...
Red onion skin extract may help lower high blood pressure
A recent study from the University of Bonn suggests that an extract from red onion skin could help reduce high blood pressure in overweight...
Study finds a surprising link between high blood pressure and personality
High blood pressure is often linked to heart disease, but it may also have a surprising effect on personality. A new study suggests that...
New ultrasound treatment may help control high blood pressure
A new device that uses ultrasound to calm overactive nerves in the kidneys could help some people with high blood pressure who struggle to...