Decades-Old Drug May Help Treat Painful Hand Arthritis
Many people take the use of their hands for granted until simple daily tasks become painful.
Opening a jar, turning a key, writing with a...
Common Vitamins May Help Protect Vision Loss Disease Glaucoma
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness around the world. It is a long-term eye disease that slowly damages the optic nerve,...
Common Heart Drug Combo May Increase Bleeding Risk in Older People
Atrial fibrillation, often called AFib, is the most common type of irregular heartbeat. Instead of beating in a steady rhythm, the upper chambers of...
A Simple Change in Blood Pressure Testing Could Reveal Hidden Heart Risks
Blood pressure is one of the most important measurements doctors use to check the health of the heart and blood vessels.
It shows how strongly...
Global Cancer Report Sends Strong Warning About the Future of Public Health
For many years, doctors have warned that cancer is becoming one of the world's greatest health problems.
A new international report shows that this warning...
A Simple Text Message May Be One of the Best Tools for Controlling High...
Keeping high blood pressure under control is often harder than simply prescribing medicine.
Many patients forget to check their blood pressure, miss changes in their...
Study Questions Whether Fish Oil Can Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease
Many people take fish oil capsules because they have heard that omega-3 fatty acids are good for the brain.
Since Alzheimer's disease has no cure,...
Hidden Family Gene May Explain Why Some Men Develop Deadly Prostate Cancer at a...
Most cancers develop after many years as damage slowly builds up inside cells. Only a small percentage are caused by inherited gene changes passed...
Can Ear Acupuncture Provide Migraine Headache Relief?
Migraine is far more than an ordinary headache. It is a neurological condition that can cause severe head pain, nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity...
Scientists create paint-on electronic tattoos that can monitor your heart, brain and muscles
Engineers at Penn State have created a new type of paint-on electronic tattoo that combines art with advanced health technology.
The colorful, washable conductive ink...