Which diabetes drug works best?
Type 2 diabetes is a long-term condition that affects how the body uses sugar for energy.
When blood sugar levels stay too high for too...
Common blood pressure drug may carry higher risks
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. It affects millions of people and often has no clear...
Why millions of older adults may be taking aspirin the wrong way
A study from Johns Hopkins University has revealed that many older adults in the United States are still taking daily low-dose aspirin to prevent...
A new drug could prevent first heart attacks and strokes in diabetes
A new study suggests that a powerful cholesterol-lowering drug may help prevent serious heart problems before they even begin.
Researchers from Mass General Brigham have...
Scientists find new way to slow breast cancer in the lungs
When breast cancer spreads beyond the breast, it becomes much more dangerous. The lungs are one of the most common places where this cancer...
Why Alzheimer’s patients lose track of time and place at the same time
New research is changing how scientists understand memory. A study from the University of Oslo suggests that our brain does not separate time and...
Seaweed could heal wounds naturally, study finds
Chronic wounds are a serious health problem that affect millions of people around the world. In developed countries, about 2% of the population suffers...
Six weeks of boxing training can reduce high blood pressure
Keeping blood pressure at a healthy level is very important for long-term health. When blood pressure is too high, it puts extra strain on...
Do you still need beta-blockers years after a heart attack?
For many years, people who survived a heart attack were told to take beta-blockers for the rest of their lives. These medicines help reduce...
A hidden brain signal may hold the key to Alzheimer’s prevention
Many people believe that Alzheimer’s disease only begins in old age. However, scientists now know that the changes linked to this condition can start...