Repurposing a bleeding disorder drug for people with stroke
A new clinical trial called DASH, conducted by researchers from the University of Nottingham and Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, is testing the...
Potential new drug combo for deadly brain cancer on the horizon
In the fight against cancer, researchers constantly strive to discover new treatments.
A recent study led by the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), part of...
Metformin may help diabetic patients with heart failure live longer
When patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and chronic heart failure (CHF) are admitted to intensive care units (ICUs), their treatment often sparks a...
Scientists find an important cause of multiple sclerosis
Researchers from Sweden's Karolinska Institutet have made significant advancements in understanding how the Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) could trigger or worsen multiple sclerosis (MS).
Their study,...
High blood pressure treatment may affect kidney health, study finds
High blood pressure or hypertension is a widespread health issue affecting millions of people worldwide.
It develops when the force of blood pushing against artery...
Heart attack aftermath- more women experience anxiety than men
People can feel very anxious after a heart attack, especially women.
A study found that 40% of women felt anxious four months after a heart...
Gut bacteria: the unseen actors in dementia with Lewy bodies
Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is one of the most common types of dementia. Sadly, there is no cure yet.
But there's a new player...
Loneliness: A hidden threat to heart health in diabetics
Did you know that feeling lonely could be harmful to your heart?
Especially if you have diabetes.
A new study says that loneliness is a bigger...
Health in a box: fresh foods as a prescription for type 2 diabetes
Doctors might soon be giving out fresh fruits and vegetables as part of treatment plans, according to a study from Australia.
This simple change could...
Gout drug can reduce knee and hip replacement surgeries
An exploratory analysis of the LoDoCo2 (Low-Dose Colchicine 2) trial revealed that daily therapy with a low dose of colchicine could lead to fewer...