This study challenges conventional blood pressure guidelines
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a global health issue and a leading cause of heart disease and other serious health problems.
Traditionally, doctors have...
Scientists find a new hope for treating pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the hardest types of cancer to treat. Among its different forms, pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is the most common...
Scientists find a new drug combo treatment for type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a widespread condition where the body struggles to use or produce insulin effectively, leading to high blood sugar levels.
For many,...
Can a flu shot lower your risk of stroke?
A stroke is a life-threatening condition that occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked, similar to a roadblock that stops traffic.
Without blood,...
A breakthrough non-surgical treatment for knee pain
For people suffering from chronic knee pain, especially those over 50, a new treatment is offering hope and relief. Researchers at MedStar Georgetown University...
Preserving an artist’s vision after diabetic retinal disease
Kim Hartman, a talented artist and Type 1 diabetes patient, has always expressed herself through her vibrant paintings and intricate sketches.
But as much as...
The best anti-inflammatory spices for a healthy heart
Your heart works hard every day, so taking care of it is one of the best things you can do for your health.
One way...
Revolutionary sensor can diagnose stroke in real-time
A team of researchers led by Professor Seung-Kyun Kang from Seoul National University has developed a groundbreaking strain sensor with record-breaking sensitivity, potentially transforming...
New drug offers hope for rare heart disease patients
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a groundbreaking drug, acoramidis (marketed as Attruby), developed at Stanford Medicine to treat transthyretin amyloid...
Light exercise can yield significant cognitive benefits, new research shows
Everyday physical activity, like going for a short walk or playing with the kids, may provide short-term benefits for cognitive health, equivalent to reversing...