Research shows the key step to stop chronic inflammation
Chronic inflammation is a harmful and ongoing response by the immune system that can lead to serious health problems, including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, diabetes, and...
Fruits and vegetables are a simple solution for better blood pressure and kidney health
A recent study published in The American Journal of Medicine shows that eating more fruits and vegetables can greatly improve health for people with high blood...
A safer way to avoid heart attacks and strokes
A new study by the HealthPartners Institute has shown that people enrolled in a telemonitoring program to manage high blood pressure were about half...
How space exploration advances medicine
Space exploration might seem like it’s all about rockets and far-off planets, but it has quietly revolutionized healthcare here on Earth.
The technologies and research...
Research shows big cause of millions of diabetes and heart disease cases
A recent study from Tufts University, published in Nature Medicine, reveals the staggering health toll of sugar-sweetened beverages.
Each year, these drinks contribute to 2.2 million...
New drug combo offers hope for liver cancer patients
Researchers at Mount Sinai have achieved a significant breakthrough in treating hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common type of liver cancer.
Led by Dr. Josep...
This drug treats high blood pressure better than other widely used drugs
A recent study from Columbia University has raised important questions about the medications used to treat high blood pressure.
The research found that one of...
Research shows serious risk linked to diabetes drugs
Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, a newer class of drugs used to treat diabetes, have recently been associated with a rare but serious infection called...
Many older adults with dementia unaware of their diagnosis
A study from the University of Michigan has found that over 75% of older adults with dementia may not know they have the condition....
How to manage glaucoma in adults over 60
Glaucoma is a common eye condition that can affect people as they age, especially those over 60.
It damages the optic nerve, which connects the...