AI Finds Hidden Heart Problem in Simple Scans
A routine heart ultrasound may contain hidden clues about a serious blood-flow problem that doctors normally need a more specialized test to measure.
Researchers at...
New Treatment Could Ease Chronic Back Pain
Back pain is one of the most common health problems in the world. It can begin after lifting something heavy, sitting for long periods,...
This Popular Blood Pressure Drug Raises Safety Questions
High blood pressure is extremely common and often causes no obvious symptoms.
Over time, however, the extra pressure can damage blood vessels and increase the...
Which Cancers Are More Preventable?
A Yale University study has offered a clearer picture of why cancers develop and how much some of them may be influenced by preventable...
Scientists Finds a Hidden Cause of Heart Disease
Coronary artery disease is one of the most common forms of heart disease and a major cause of death.
It develops when fatty material, cholesterol...
Why Social Media Is Turning People Against Cholesterol Drugs Statins
Statins are among the most widely used medicines for preventing heart disease, yet they remain controversial in many online communities.
A Stanford Medicine study used...
Too Much Coffee May Be Risky With Severe High Blood Pressure
A morning coffee is part of daily life for millions of people, and many studies have linked moderate coffee drinking with possible health benefits.
But...
Popular Cholesterol Drug May Carry Kidney Risks
A widely used cholesterol-lowering medicine may carry a small but important risk for the kidneys, especially when taken at higher doses.
Researchers from Johns Hopkins...
Common Painkiller May Raise Blood Pressure
Paracetamol, also called acetaminophen, is one of the world’s most widely used medicines.
People commonly take it for headaches, muscle aches, fever and many types...
This Plant Oil Fat Linked to Cancer Spread
A type of fat found in palm oil may help some cancers spread more easily, according to research from the Institute for Research in...