Scientists find two drugs effective for high blood pressure
A recent study from Geisinger Medical Center suggests that people starting treatment for high blood pressure may benefit equally from two types of medications:...
This diabetes drug shows promise for treating obesity
A recent study led by scientists from Yale and other institutions has revealed that tirzepatide, a drug originally approved for treating type 2 diabetes,...
Study shows an important cause of memory loss in aging
As people age, it’s common to worry about memory and thinking abilities. Many of these changes, like mild forgetfulness, are part of normal aging...
This number in type 2 diabetes can predict death risk
A recent study by researchers from the Universities of Gothenburg and Oxford highlights the critical importance of controlling blood sugar levels immediately after being...
Drug for inflammation treatment may prevent spread of cancer
Most deaths from cancer are caused not by the original tumor but by metastasis—the spread of cancer cells to other parts of the body....
Common blood pressure drug causes more side effects, study finds
A recent study from Columbia University has raised questions about current guidelines for treating high blood pressure.
The researchers found that chlorthalidone, a commonly prescribed...
How high blood pressure can harm your eyes
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often called a "silent killer" because it doesn’t always have obvious symptoms. While many people know it increases...
Sleep disorders and kidney disease connect to each other, study finds
New research reveals a strong link between sleep disorders and chronic kidney disease (CKD), showing how these two health issues can influence each other.
The...
Heart medications may help lower dementia risk, study finds
Dementia is a growing public health concern, affecting millions of older adults worldwide.
It leads to a decline in memory, thinking, and daily functioning, significantly...
New hope for diabetic heart disease: Natural fat molecule may offer relief
Diabetes often brings serious heart problems like heart attacks, heart failure, and atherosclerosis, which are leading causes of death among diabetic patients.
A new discovery...