Do heart attack patients still need beta blockers
As a cardiologist, I frequently meet patients who have stopped taking medicines that could keep them alive.
Often it's because they've seen a dramatic headline...
Why sleep apnea is linked to high blood pressure
Sleep apnea is a condition that affects nearly 40 million adults in the United States. Many people with sleep apnea use machines called CPAPs...
What is the right blood pressure target for healthy aging?
As people grow older, keeping blood pressure in a healthy range becomes more important—but also more complicated.
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can...
Monthly weight-loss shot shows promise
New research shows that a new weight-loss drug called MariTide might offer a powerful alternative to current weekly injections like Ozempic and Zepbound.
In a...
This therapy after heart attack may help prevent heart failure
A new study has found that giving stem cell therapy to heart attack patients with weak heart function may help prevent heart failure and...
Scientists create self-healing, flexible polymer for next-generation wearable electronics
Imagine a flexible electronic device that can bend, stretch, and even repair itself when damaged. Scientists in Japan have now made a major step...
Are surgery patients on opioid recovery meds getting the right care?
In the United States, opioid overdoses have taken many lives, and public health officials have been working hard to reduce this problem.
One way they’ve...
New cancer drug shows exceptional tumour-fighting effect
A team of researchers has created a powerful new cancer drug called LiPyDau that shows impressive results in early lab studies.
This drug, developed through...
These people face unique risks for heart attacks
When most people think about heart attacks, they imagine older adults. But a new study from Yale University shows that younger adults—especially those under...
Turmeric and vitamin D may help lower blood pressure in people with type 2...
New research from Urmia University of Medical Sciences suggests that two natural compounds—curcuminoids from turmeric and vitamin D—may help lower blood pressure in people...