Why some heart attacks are very hard to explain
Heart attacks are often linked to blocked arteries, but this is not always the case. Some patients experience all the signs of a heart...
Combo therapy can make lung cancer treatment more effective
Lung cancer is a complex disease that can be very hard to treat. It often grows quietly and spreads before it is discovered. Even...
These plant-based diets may lower your Alzheimer’s risk
Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia are becoming more common as people live longer. These conditions affect memory, thinking, and daily life, and...
Study finds big cause of balance problem in older people
Keeping balance is something most people do without thinking. However, it requires a fast and well-coordinated response between the brain and muscles. When this...
‘Two-step’ brain imaging could strongly improve Alzheimer’s diagnosis
Alzheimer’s disease is a growing health concern around the world. It affects millions of people and is one of the leading causes of dementia.
The...
Too much this hormone may increase memory loss in older people
The thyroid is a small gland in the neck, but it plays a very important role in the body. It produces hormones that help...
Common blood pressure drug may increase sudden cardiac arrest risk
Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the most serious medical emergencies a person can experience. It happens when the heart suddenly stops beating properly....
Scientists find how slow deadly pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most serious and difficult cancers to treat. A common form of this disease is called pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma,...
The true cause of white coat high blood pressure
Many people feel surprised when their blood pressure is high at the doctor’s office but normal at home.
This condition is called white coat hypertension,...
A simple procedure may replace insulin to treat type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common health problems in the world today. In the United States alone, more than 37 million...