A new device could treat obesity and diabetes more effectively
A new device called ForePass might change how doctors treat serious obesity and diabetes.
What makes it special is that it works like weight-loss surgery...
Hidden brain fluid leaks may be mistaken for dementia
At Cedars-Sinai, a team of doctors led by Wouter Schievink has made a discovery that could change how some patients with dementia-like symptoms are...
Could gut bacteria be the key cause of Parkinson’s disease?
Parkinson’s disease is a serious condition that affects how the body moves. It causes symptoms like shaking, muscle stiffness, and trouble with balance and...
High blood pressure drug may raise risk of sudden cardiac arrest
A recent study from the European Sudden Cardiac Arrest network has found a possible link between a common high blood pressure medicine and a...
What causes pancreatic cancer and how to reduce your risk
Pancreatic cancer is a serious illness that starts in the pancreas, a small organ located behind the stomach.
The pancreas has two important jobs: it...
Home remedies to help lower high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common problem that can lead to serious health issues like heart disease and stroke if not...
Muscle weakness may start in the brain, not the muscles
Many people believe that losing muscle strength is just a natural part of getting older.
But new research from Ohio University suggests that the real...
Japanese scientists find new way to detect Alzheimer’s early
Diseases that affect the brain, like Alzheimer’s and dementia, can start changing the brain long before a person feels sick.
This makes them hard to...
This popular blood pressure drug may cause health issues
Keeping your blood pressure under control is very important for living a long and healthy life.
Many people take medicine every day to help with...
This drug may cause irregular heart rhythm
Recent research published in The Journal of Physiology has revealed a troubling connection between the use of anabolic steroids and an increased risk of...