Scientists find a big hidden cause of heart rhythm disorders
Heart rhythm problems, known as arrhythmias, can be frightening, unpredictable, and sometimes life‑threatening. They happen when the electrical signals that control the heartbeat stop...
Big hidden side effects of a popular blood pressure drug
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world, and many people take daily medication to keep it under...
Stress can change blood flow in the brain
Recent research from Penn State has shed light on the relationship between anxiety-induced stress, reduced blood flow, and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and dementia.
While...
Study finds how to boost survival in liver cancer
A new study from Cedars-Sinai Cancer has shown promising results for patients with advanced liver cancer who receive immunotherapy to shrink their tumors.
These patients...
How keeping hormones intact may help fight frailty in old age
Frailty is a serious problem for many older adults because it makes them more vulnerable to bad health outcomes.
People who become frail are more...
Why people in Pennsylvania have higher skin cancer risk
A recent study led by scientists from Penn State University has discovered an interesting link between farming practices and higher rates of melanoma, the...
How diet and insulin change muscles for better blood sugar
New research from the University of Michigan and the University of Sydney has revealed surprising insights into how calorie restriction impacts muscle protein changes...
This metabolic hormone is a new weapon against flu virus
A hormone that helps regulate energy balance in the body also plays an important role in how the body responds to influenza, according to...
The key to preventing heart disease is in the gut
Heart disease is the number one cause of death around the world, killing nearly 20 million people each year.
While many people know that things...
What are the signs of a brain tumor?
Have you been having headaches that won't go away, confusion or changes in your senses? You may wonder if these are signs of a...