New technique can clear heart infections without surgery
Doctors at the Mayo Clinic have pioneered a new approach to treat stubborn heart infections without the need for surgery.
Using a catheter-based technique, they...
U.S. autism diagnoses triple in a decade, driven by young adults and women
Autism diagnoses in the U.S. have nearly tripled in just over ten years, according to a new study, with the most significant increases seen...
This type of eye movement can improve balance in Parkinson’s disease
Eye movements that shift quickly from one side to another can help people with Parkinson's disease keep their balance, much like they do for...
3 days after running a marathon, her aorta tore
The new partner at the law firm where Zach Williams works heard him talking about what happened to his wife.
Amber Williams was 35 and...
How intensive blood pressure treatment could prevent strokes in older adults
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a serious condition that can quietly lead to heart attacks, strokes, and other health problems. Many people with...
This painkiller may be unsafe for long-term use in people with high blood pressure
Paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen, is one of the most commonly used medicines for pain and fever relief.
Many people reach for paracetamol when they...
Study finds important cause of early pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most difficult types of cancer to detect early and treat successfully.
Often, it’s discovered only when it’s advanced, making...
Common high blood pressure drug is not necessary after heart attack, study finds
Recent research suggests that patients who have had a heart attack but do not have heart failure might not need to stay on beta...
Depression drugs may not reduce chronic pain effectively
A recent study has raised concerns about the widespread prescription of antidepressants for chronic pain, warning that many of these drugs are being recommended...
These simple habits can help lower dementia risk
Dementia refers to a group of symptoms that affect memory, thinking, and social skills to the point that they disrupt daily life.
It’s not one...