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This drug combo can treat type 2 diabetes more effectively

Type 2 diabetes is a common condition where the body either doesn’t use insulin properly or doesn’t make enough of it. This leads to...

This drug could treat high blood pressure and sleep apnea

Imagine your heart as a hardworking pump that runs every second of your life. Now imagine that pump starting to fail. That’s what happens...

Study finds new cause of heart disease

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States. Even with modern treatments like blood pressure medications, cholesterol-lowering drugs, and lifestyle...

The best and worst drinks for high blood pressure

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health issue that affects millions of people around the world. If not managed properly,...

Common anxiety drugs may affect cancer outcomes, surprising study finds

A new study led by Dr. Michael Feigin at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center has revealed that certain medications used to treat anxiety and...

Study finds new cause of aggressive ovarian cancer

A new study from the University of Michigan sheds light on the genetic roots of a deadly form of ovarian cancer and points toward...

Nurses speak out: What’s holding back quality care for disadvantaged patients

A new study from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Nursing has revealed the real-life challenges nurses face when trying to care for patients...

Dry mouth, bad breath and tooth damage: The effects Ozempic and Wegovy can have...

Ozempic and Wegovy have been hailed as wonder drugs when it comes to weight loss. But as the drug has become more widely used, a...

Most Americans know how to lower blood pressure, but many don’t know what counts...

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common long-term health conditions in the United States. It affects nearly half of...

Study finds harmful side effects of blood pressure drugs

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a major health problem in the United States and around the world. It affects millions of adults...