Heating pad at night may help lower blood pressure
Using a heating pad overnight may help people with a rare condition called supine hypertension, where blood pressure increases when lying down, especially during...
Scientists discover protein that links high blood pressure and diabetes
Scientists have finally discovered why high blood pressure and diabetes often appear together in patients.
This long-standing mystery has been solved by an international team...
Urine test can show early signs of dementia
Most people know that age is the biggest risk factor for dementia, but scientists are learning more about how other parts of the body...
Weight loss treatments may lower cancer risk in people with obesity and diabetes
A new study from the University of Leicester has found that weight loss treatments—including medications and surgery—may help reduce the risk of developing certain...
Tiny living robots made from human cells could one day deliver medicine
Imagine tiny, living robots swimming through your body to deliver medicine right where it’s needed.
Scientists at Carnegie Mellon University are moving closer to making...
Walking more cuts heart disease risk in high blood pressure
A large study has found that people with high blood pressure can significantly lower their risk of heart disease and stroke by simply walking...
New blood test reveals how fast each part of your body is aging
Most people know their age in years, but that number doesn't tell the whole story. Our bodies don’t all age at the same rate.
One...
New drug can help treat deadly pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is one of the most dangerous types of cancer.
It has a very low survival rate—less than 10% of people diagnosed...
Lower lead levels could mean healthier blood pressure and heart
A new study has found that even small drops in lead levels in the blood can lead to better heart health.
This is especially important...
New mRNA vaccine may replace eye injections for vision loss
Scientists in Japan have developed a new mRNA vaccine that could one day make it easier and more comfortable to treat a common cause...