This common diabetes drug may help fight cancer
Metformin is widely used to manage type 2 diabetes, but recent research suggests it may have another surprising benefit—it could help the body fight...
Research shows a big hidden cause of Parkinson’s Disease
Scientists from the University of Rochester and other research centers have found a strong link between a widely used industrial chemical and Parkinson’s disease....
Reducing this blood pressure number may prevent dementia
A study from the University of Miami suggests that diastolic blood pressure—the lower number in a blood pressure reading—may play a bigger role in...
Dizziness and vertigo may be early warning signs of migraines
Feeling dizzy or experiencing vertigo can be unsettling, but new research suggests these symptoms may be early indicators of migraines. A study led by...
Common high blood pressure drugs may harm health in men
For many men, controlling high blood pressure is essential for maintaining heart health. While medications help keep blood pressure at safe levels, they can...
Common cholesterol drug may harm kidneys, study finds
A recent study from Johns Hopkins University suggests that a popular cholesterol-lowering drug, rosuvastatin, may increase the risk of kidney problems, especially at higher...
RSV vaccine dramatically reduces hospitalizations in older people
A vaccination program in Scotland has significantly reduced hospital admissions for a common respiratory virus among older adults. A new study from the University...
Smartwatches can detect heart failure with 90% accuracy
Researchers at Tampere University have developed a new method to detect congestive heart failure using heartbeat intervals—something that can be measured by smartwatches and heart rate monitors. The study,...
Simple skin patch with gene switch could help treat diabetes
Scientists at ETH Zurich have developed a gene switch that can be activated using a simple nitroglycerin patch applied to the skin. This breakthrough...
Scientists discover a new way to protect brain cells from Alzheimer’s
A team of researchers from the Keck School of Medicine at USC has discovered a key process inside brain cells that may play a...