Modified Vitamin B12 May Help Treat Deadliest Brain Cancer
Treating brain cancer is especially challenging because the brain is protected by the blood-brain barrier.
While this barrier helps keep harmful substances away from the...
Hidden Blood Vessel Damage May Be the Real Cause of Many Small Strokes
Doctors have traditionally treated many strokes by targeting fatty plaque inside larger arteries.
However, growing evidence suggests that this approach may not address the underlying...
Subtle Early Signs of Parkinson’s Disease Many People Miss
Parkinson's disease is a long-term condition that affects the brain and gradually changes the way a person moves.
It develops slowly, and the first symptoms...
Lower Blood Pressure Targets Could Save More Lives, Study Finds
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, affects hundreds of millions of people around the world.
It often has no warning signs, but over time it...
Major 17-Year Study Questions Safety of Popular Blood Pressure Medicine
A large study that followed more than 730,000 people over 17 years has raised new questions about the safety of two of the world's...
A Cholesterol Switch May Stop Pancreatic Cancer from Spreading
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer because it is often found only after it has already spread to other parts...
New Long-Lasting Blood Pressure Injection Shows Promise
A new medicine that may only need to be given a few times each year could change the way high blood pressure is treated.
Researchers...
Hidden Signs of Kidney Disease Every Older Adult Should Know
Kidney disease is a common but often overlooked health problem, especially among older adults.
Because the kidneys can gradually lose function over many years, many...
Mini-Stroke Warning: The Small Attack That Could Save Your Life if You Act Fast
A transient ischemic attack, usually called a TIA or mini-stroke, is a short interruption of blood flow to part of the brain.
Although the symptoms...
Common Blood Pressure Drug May Unlock a Safer Way to Protect Kidneys in Diabetes
Diabetes is one of the leading causes of chronic kidney disease around the world. Millions of people living with diabetes eventually develop damage to...