Scientists identify a new cause of heart disease
For decades, doctors have focused on controlling diabetes, lowering blood pressure, and reducing cholesterol to fight heart disease. Medications like aspirin and statins have...
Scientists find root cause of high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a serious health problem in the United States. It affects more than 116 million adults and greatly...
How kidney problem can affect your skin
When people think about kidney disease, they usually focus on its impact on filtering blood and managing fluid levels. However, one often-overlooked symptom is...
Higher doses of this drug can improve blood sugar and weight loss
Diabetes happens when blood sugar levels become too high, making it difficult for the body to manage sugar properly. Over time, this can lead...
Eating eggs may increase cancer risks
A recent study from Harvard University has found a potential connection between egg consumption and the risk of developing certain types of cancer, including...
This drug more effective than oral therapy for multi-food allergies, study finds
A new clinical trial has found that omalizumab (Xolair) is a more effective and better-tolerated treatment for multi-food allergies than oral immunotherapy (OIT).
The study,...
How potatoes can help with weight loss and diabetes
February is the month of love, and it’s also National Potato Lovers Month!
While potatoes often get a bad reputation, new research shows they can...
How genetic testing is leading to better treatments for childhood cancer
New research is bringing hope to children and young people with cancer by using genetic testing to match them with more effective and less...
AI model helps detect heart disease risk in women
A new artificial intelligence (AI) model can identify women at a higher risk of heart disease using a simple electrocardiogram (ECG). Researchers believe this...
Scientists discover new blood-clotting disease
Scientists at McMaster University have discovered a new blood-clotting disorder that could change how doctors diagnose and treat patients with unexplained and persistent blood...