Dizziness and vertigo may be early warning signs of migraines
Feeling dizzy or experiencing vertigo can be unsettling, but new research suggests these symptoms may be early indicators of migraines. A study led by...
Common high blood pressure drugs may harm health in men
For many men, controlling high blood pressure is essential for maintaining heart health. While medications help keep blood pressure at safe levels, they can...
Common cholesterol drug may harm kidneys, study finds
A recent study from Johns Hopkins University suggests that a popular cholesterol-lowering drug, rosuvastatin, may increase the risk of kidney problems, especially at higher...
RSV vaccine dramatically reduces hospitalizations in older people
A vaccination program in Scotland has significantly reduced hospital admissions for a common respiratory virus among older adults. A new study from the University...
Smartwatches can detect heart failure with 90% accuracy
Researchers at Tampere University have developed a new method to detect congestive heart failure using heartbeat intervals—something that can be measured by smartwatches and heart rate monitors. The study,...
Simple skin patch with gene switch could help treat diabetes
Scientists at ETH Zurich have developed a gene switch that can be activated using a simple nitroglycerin patch applied to the skin. This breakthrough...
Scientists discover a new way to protect brain cells from Alzheimer’s
A team of researchers from the Keck School of Medicine at USC has discovered a key process inside brain cells that may play a...
How diabetes fuels antibiotic resistance
Antibiotics are medicines used to treat bacterial infections, but in recent years, their effectiveness has been declining. This is because bacteria can develop resistance,...
Rising pollen levels linked to higher death risks for older adults
New research from the University of Michigan has found that high pollen levels can be more than just a nuisance for allergy sufferers—they may...
New nasal spray could slow down Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at Texas A&M University College of Medicine have developed a new therapy that may slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease by several years....