Scientists find a new way to tell pancreatic cancer from inflammation
Pancreatic cancer is often mistaken for chronic inflammation of the pancreas, which is a problem because the treatment for each is very different.
This mix-up...
How turmeric and vitamin D help lower blood pressure in diabetics
Scientists at Urmia University of Medical Sciences have found that taking turmeric and vitamin D supplements might help people with type 2 diabetes control...
Scientists find how to diagnose diabetes and high blood pressure rapidly
Researchers from The University of Western Australia and Yonsei University in South Korea have unveiled an innovative diagnostic method for diabetes and hypertension that...
How brain injuries can lead to heart disease
We often hear about brain injuries in the context of accidents, military combat, or sports like football.
While we know these injuries can lead to...
Gut microbes could offer new way to detect pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is notoriously difficult to diagnose early and treat effectively. It ranks as the 12th most common cancer globally, with a dismal survival...
How exercise and muscle health can affect diabetes and obesity
In a groundbreaking study, researchers from Helmholtz Munich and the German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbrücke (DIfE) have revealed how exercise affects our muscles...
Scientists find links between adverse drug reactions and autism
In a significant collaborative study, research teams from DGIST, Seoul National University, Korea University, and Konkuk University have identified key environmental factors and genetic...
Scientists find link between severe skin problem and heart disease
The largest study of its kind has found further evidence that patients with severe psoriasis are at a higher risk of cardiovascular complications.
The study,...
Intense treatment for high blood pressure is a double-edged sword, study finds
High blood pressure is like a hidden enemy. You may not feel it, but it can stiffen your arteries, making it harder for blood...
I’ve just been diagnosed with cancer, now what?
In one pivotal instant your life has changed and there will be no turning back. How will you accept, adjust and adapt to being...