A simple drug may help stop heart attacks before they start
For over 100 years, heart attacks have been the number one cause of death in the United States. Most treatments today try to break...
Messed-up sleep and bad diets can team up to cause diabetes
A new study from Northwestern Medicine shows how a mix of disrupted sleep patterns and unhealthy eating may increase the risk of developing diabetes.
Researchers...
Home monitoring program helps keep patients out of the hospital
For many people who are very sick — like those with heart failure, very high blood pressure, or severe COVID-19 — leaving the hospital...
Why your seasonal allergies may be worse this year
Around one in four American adults and one in five kids has a seasonal allergy.
And allergy experts are predicting this season and others ahead will be...
Gentle electric pulses may help the body fight cancer better
Researchers at Virginia Tech have discovered that using low-intensity electric pulses on tumors might make them easier for the immune system to attack.
While strong...
Why heart surgery can damage kidneys
Researchers at The Florey Institute, working closely with doctors who care for heart surgery patients, have made a major breakthrough in understanding why kidney...
Scientists find a new way to treat asthma
For millions of people around the world, asthma is a constant struggle. It’s not just about wheezing or coughing—it's a chronic condition where the...
New study finds the key to fighting Alzheimer’s disease
A new study from researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital has made important progress in understanding the genetics behind Alzheimer’s...
This health issue may be early sign of deadly pancreatic cancer
Scientists at Boston Medical Center have discovered a surprising connection between gallstones and a deadly type of cancer called pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, or PDAC....
Sleep supplement may help protect memory function in older people
A team of scientists in Japan has found a promising new way to support memory and brain health as we grow older—by using something...