Brain Injury Deaths Hit Some Americans Much Harder
Traumatic brain injuries remain a major cause of death in the United States, but the risk is far from equal across the population.
A large...
Cholesterol Drugs May Affect More Than the Heart
Cholesterol-lowering medicines are widely used to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Statins are the best-known drugs in this group and have...
Stopping Blood Pressure Drugs May Be Safe for Some Older Adults
Many older adults take several medicines every day, including drugs to control high blood pressure.
As people age and their health needs change, doctors sometimes...
Thyroid Treatment May Put the Heart at Risk
Thyroid hormone medicine is taken by millions of people, but getting the dose right may be more important for the heart than many people...
Common Blood Pressure Drug May Increase Sudden Cardiac Arrest Risk
Sudden cardiac arrest happens when the heart suddenly stops pumping blood effectively.
Within seconds, a person may collapse, lose consciousness and stop breathing normally because...
A Possible Reason Why Prostate Cancer Spread
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men. It begins in the prostate, a small gland below the bladder that helps...
Common Painkiller May Raise Blood Pressure
Paracetamol is one of the most widely used painkillers in the world.
It is often recommended when people need pain relief but want to avoid...
Common Diabetes Drug May Prevent Skin Cancer
Metformin has been used for decades to help people manage type 2 diabetes, but scientists are increasingly interested in benefits that may go beyond...
A Better First Drug for High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems worldwide.
It often causes no clear symptoms, but over time it can damage blood...
Common Virus May Cause Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is a long-term disease that affects the brain and spinal cord.
Around 2.8 million people worldwide live with the condition, which...