High blood pressure drugs linked to heart failure
A recent study from the University of Bologna has raised concerns about how beta-blockers, a common medication for high blood pressure, may affect women...
Common heartburn drugs may harm your kidney health
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are widely used in the U.S. to treat heartburn, acid reflux, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Medications like Prilosec, Nexium, and...
Virtual reality helps stroke patients regain arm movement
A new study from the University of Reading and the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust has shown that virtual reality (VR) can help stroke patients...
The hidden dangers of uncontrolled diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how the body processes sugar, or glucose.
While many people with diabetes manage their blood sugar levels with...
The biology of face and head formation
There’s a reason we can spot a friend in a crowd—humans are wired to focus on faces. We’re incredibly skilled at recognizing small differences...
Where is Alzheimer’s most common in the United States
A new study has revealed where Alzheimer’s disease is most common in the United States.
Researchers found that the highest rates of this memory-loss condition...
Could common blood pressure drugs increase the risk of autoimmune disease?
Psoriasis is a skin condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It causes red, itchy, and scaly patches, usually on the elbows, knees, scalp,...
Children with autism have lower risk of severe injuries than kids with ADHD
A new study published in JAMA Network Open suggests that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may have a lower risk of injury compared to children with...
Common heart drug may not strongly reduce heart failure or death after heart attack
A new study, led by Professor Jan Inge Henter and published in the New England Journal of Medicine, examined whether the drug empagliflozin could help prevent heart...
How blood pressure drugs affect your gut health
High blood pressure is a major health concern, affecting about 10% of adults worldwide.
Many people with this condition rely on medications like ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, and...