New blood test could help prevent heart attacks and strokes
A simple scoring system could change the way doctors prevent heart attacks and strokes by identifying patients who would benefit most from blood-thinning medications. Researchers behind this breakthrough...
New blood cancer drug has a 97% cure rate
Researchers at the University of Hong Kong’s LKS Faculty of Medicine (HKUMed) have developed an oral form of arsenic trioxide (Oral-ATO; ARSENOL) to treat acute promyelocytic leukemia...
Lowering blood sugar along with weight loss can better prevent diabetes
People with prediabetes are often advised to lose weight to lower their risk of developing type 2 diabetes. However, a new study suggests that...
This nutrient in eggs and fish may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers have found that a lifelong diet rich in choline could help protect against Alzheimer’s disease. Choline is an essential nutrient found naturally in...
Study shows a surprising cause of Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It causes tremors, muscle stiffness, and difficulty with movement and balance, and symptoms worsen...
Study finds surprising cause of blood vessel plaque buildup
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. In the United States, it is responsible for about one in four deaths. One...
Study finds best blood pressure target for older adults
High blood pressure, or hypertension, happens when the force of blood against artery walls is too high for a long time. It is measured...
Scientists find big cause of OCD in immune system
Scientists from Yale University have discovered that the immune system might be involved in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Their research suggests that certain antibodies—proteins made...
Room temperature affects dementia risk in older adults
A recent study has found that the temperature inside a home can affect how well older adults focus and think. Researchers discovered that when...
Common blood pressure drug linked to higher risk of heart failure
A recent study has raised concerns about a widely used drug for high blood pressure and chest pain—nifedipine. Researchers found that people taking high...