High insulin levels directly linked to pancreatic cancer risk
Researchers from the University of British Columbia (UBC) have uncovered a direct connection between high insulin levels—common in people with obesity and Type 2...
Lower blood pressure below 120 mmHg may help older adults stay healthier
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health problem that affects millions of people around the world. If it isn’t treated properly,...
This drug may improve recovery in certain stroke patients, study finds
Treating stroke can be especially difficult when patients do not have blockages in large or medium-sized brain vessels. In these cases, standard treatments like...
Common surgery sedative drug may harm the heart at night, study finds
Midazolam is a medicine that helps people relax or fall asleep before surgery. It works so well that many patients don’t remember the procedure...
B vitamins may help lower blood pressure, especially when medications fall short
A recent study from the University of Maine has found that B vitamins might be a helpful way to lower high blood pressure, especially...
A new blood pressure injection shows long-lasting benefits
A new study led by researchers from Queen Mary University of London has found that a single injection given every six months could help...
AI helps finds a hidden cause of Alzheimer’s disease and new treatment
A new study from the University of California San Diego has uncovered a hidden cause of Alzheimer’s disease that may lead to a new...
Common dietary fat boosts growth of aggressive breast cancer
A new preclinical study from Weill Cornell Medicine reveals that linoleic acid, a type of omega-6 fatty acid commonly found in seed oils and animal...
Even low levels of air pollution may cause early heart damage
A new study has found that long-term exposure to air pollution may silently damage the heart—even before any symptoms of disease appear.
Using advanced heart...
Hearing aids and implants may improve mental health and life span
A new study has shown that hearing aids and cochlear implants don’t just improve hearing—they also help people feel more socially connected and less...