Skin Cancer Genes May Raise Risk for Other Cancers
Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer.
A recent study found that some people diagnosed with melanoma were more likely to have mutations (or...
Scientists Create New Therapy to Reduce Heart Attack Scarring
Modern medicine has dramatically improved survival after heart attacks by quickly reopening blocked arteries.
However, many survivors later develop heart failure because the healing process...
Is Coffee Bad for Your Heart? Here’s The Latest Science
Love coffee? You’re hardly alone. But what is the caffeine in your mug doing to your heart health?
An American Heart Association scientific statement, recently...
Early Menopause May Be a Hidden Warning Sign for High Blood Pressure
Menopause is a natural stage of life when a woman's monthly periods stop permanently because the ovaries gradually produce less estrogen and progesterone. Most...
Why Blood Pressure Can Change Much Between Your Doctor Visits
Many people believe their blood pressure stays about the same from day to day. However, new research suggests that blood pressure can change much...
What Causes Blood Clots in the Legs?
Blood clots in the legs are a common and potentially dangerous health problem. Doctors call this condition deep vein thrombosis, or DVT. It happens...
Scientists Say Heart Attacks and Strokes Almost Never Happen Without Warning
A huge international study has found that heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure almost never happen without warning.
The research showed that more than 99%...
Shingles Vaccine May Also Prevent Heart Disease and Stroke
Most people know the shingles vaccine helps prevent a painful skin rash, but new research suggests it may also protect against heart attacks and...
Scientists Discover Better High Blood Pressure Treatment
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common long-term health problems in the world. In the United States alone,...
Common Fat in Palm Oil May Help Some Cancers Spread
A new study suggests that a fatty acid commonly found in palm oil may help certain cancers spread more easily through the body.
The research...