Key warning signs of a high blood pressure crisis
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is often called the "silent killer" because it typically has no symptoms, making it hard to notice until it...
Common causes and prevention of liver failure
Liver failure occurs when large parts of the liver become damaged beyond repair and the liver can no longer function. This is a life-threatening...
Common cause of heart failure may be different in men and women
A new study from the UC Davis School of Medicine has revealed significant cellular differences between male and female mice with heart failure with...
Antidepressant drug prescriptions may harm people with diabetic neuropathy
A recent study conducted by the Regenstrief Institute and Purdue University College of Pharmacy has shed light on the prescribing patterns of tricyclic antidepressants...
Stressed at work? it might be bad for your heart
A new study shows that men who find their jobs stressful are more likely to have heart issues.
The kind of stress that matters here...
Sensory stimulation in Alzheimer’s disease care: What to know
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurological disorder that impairs memory, thinking, and behavior. As the disease advances, it can diminish an individual's ability to...
Promising therapies against liver fibrosis
Liver fibrosis is a condition that involves the accumulation of scar tissue in the liver, typically as a response to chronic damage.
Without intervention, this...
First aid for stroke victims
When someone suffers a stroke, every minute counts. Quick and effective first aid can significantly influence the outcome for the stroke victim, potentially reducing...
Colon cancer rates are rising in young Americans, but insurance barriers are making screening...
More than 53,000 Americans are projected to die from colorectal cancer this year.
Although colorectal cancer is the second-most common cause of cancer deaths in...
Chatbots as ineffective multilingual healthcare advisors
Researchers at Georgia Tech have conducted a study which casts doubt on the reliability of chatbots, like ChatGPT, for providing healthcare advice, especially to...