A breakthrough shot could end chronic back pain without surgery
Back pain is something many people go through at some point in their lives. Sometimes it starts from a simple action, like bending down...
Scientists find better treatments for high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a serious health problem that affects over 116 million adults in the United States. It can lead...
A simple drug could help stop heart attacks before they start
For more than a hundred years, heart attacks have been the leading cause of death in the United States.
While many medicines can help break...
The best and worst drinks for your blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a very common health condition. If it is not treated properly, it can lead to serious problems...
Study finds a big cause of common liver disease
For many years, doctors believed that a common liver disease known as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, or MASLD, was mostly caused by lifestyle...
New drug shows promise for high blood pressure
A new drug called zilebesiran could give new hope to people who have high blood pressure. A recent study published in the Journal of...
Hot flash drug could boost breast cancer treatment
A new clinical trial from the University of Cambridge has found that a hormone-like drug could help fight breast cancer while also making treatment...
At-home blood tests can accurately detect Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most challenging brain disorders of our time. It slowly damages memory, thinking, and daily functioning, and it affects...
Weaker body clocks may increase dementia risk in older people
A new study has found that people with weaker or more irregular circadian rhythms—the body’s internal clock—may have a higher risk of developing dementia.
The...
Fatigue before cancer treatment may predict severe side effects
Feeling tired before starting cancer treatment might mean more than just being worn out.
A new study led by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center...