Simple blood test may better predict heart disease risk
For nearly 60 years, doctors have measured blood cholesterol to identify who may be at risk of heart disease.
But a large new study from...
Scientists find how to reverse drug resistance in prostate cancer
Researchers at the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center (HICCC) have made an important discovery about why some prostate cancer treatments stop working.
Their findings, published...
Brazilian plant could reduce inflammation and arthritis, study finds
Researchers in Brazil have discovered that a native plant known as Joseph’s Coat (Alternanthera littoralis) may be useful in treating inflammation, pain, and arthritis.
The...
Study finds big cause of drug resistance in pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers in the world. Each year, about half a million people are diagnosed with it, and nearly...
AI can spot missed Alzheimer’s diagnoses in medical records
Researchers at UCLA have created a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that may help find people with undiagnosed Alzheimer’s disease by looking at their...
Too much coffee may harm people with severe high blood pressure
A new study has found that drinking two or more cups of coffee a day may double the risk of dying from heart disease...
Why kidney disease often leads to heart problems
People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) often have a higher risk of heart problems. CKD happens when the kidneys slowly stop working properly and...
This blood pressure number critical to stroke prevention, study finds
A new study from the University of Miami has revealed an important link between blood pressure and brain health, especially for people over 50.
The...
New test may detect Parkinson’s and Lewy body dementia before symptoms start
Lewy body disease may not be a well-known condition, but it causes two serious brain disorders—Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia.
These illnesses affect a...
These common drugs may harm your brain more than you think
Many people take common medications for allergies, depression, high blood pressure, or colds without thinking twice. These drugs are called anticholinergic drugs.
They’re found in...