Her chest pain kept being labeled heartburn or anxiety. Then came 2 heart attacks...
The first chest pain hit Heather Bardeleben as she pored over a spreadsheet while working late into the evening at her suburban Chicago home.
When...
Heart failure linked to mental health decline in older people
A recent study from Poland shows that older adults living with heart failure tend to experience worsening mental health and thinking skills over time.
The...
Single dose of this new drug can reduce high blood pressure
A new medication called zilebesiran may offer fresh hope for people with high blood pressure, according to a recent study published in the Journal of...
Study finds a safe and effective way to treat Parkinson’s disease
Two separate clinical trials published this week in Nature have confirmed that experimental stem cell therapies for Parkinson’s disease are safe and well-tolerated in...
Scientists find how to monitor cancer with blood test alone
A new method for detecting cancer through a simple blood test is proving to be much more accurate and sensitive than earlier techniques, thanks...
Microplastics found deep in the body’s main arteries
A recent study has found that tiny pieces of plastic, known as micronanoplastics, are not just floating in the air, water, and food we...
Orange compound shows promise in treating obesity and diabetes
Scientists from Western University in Canada have discovered that a natural substance found in sweet oranges and tangerines could help fight obesity and protect...
New drug target may treat aggressive prostate cancer effectively
Scientists at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center have found a promising new way to fight one of the most dangerous forms of...
How a common virus may trigger multiple sclerosis
Scientists in Sweden have taken an important step forward in understanding how a very common virus, called Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), might be linked to...
Irregular heartbeat linked much higher risks of dementia death
In the UK, atrial fibrillation—often called AF—has become a growing concern. It’s a condition where the heart beats in an irregular and often fast...