Why your blood pressure changes with the seasons and how to manage it
Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps it around your body.
It's normal for...
New study makes vaccines more effective to fight flu, COVID-19 and HIV
Researchers at Stanford Engineering have developed a new nanoparticle platform that could significantly improve the effectiveness of existing vaccines, including those for influenza, COVID-19,...
Aspirin hydrogel can help heal radiation-induced skin injuries
Radiation therapy is a vital treatment for many cancer patients, but it often comes with a significant downside: skin damage.
Prolonged exposure to radiation can...
This common snack is linked to deadly high blood pressure
Black licorice, a popular treat enjoyed by many, especially during holidays, may seem like a harmless snack. However, recent findings from the FDA suggest...
These common drugs are linked to memory decline in older people
Cognitive decline can vary widely, from mild memory lapses to severe dementia, which can significantly disrupt daily life.
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type...
This diabetes drug combo remains effective after 2 years
Researchers from Thomas Jefferson University have found that a combination of two diabetes drugs, dapagliflozin and exenatide, continues to effectively manage blood sugar levels...
This blood pressure drug is linked to higher suicide risk
A recent study has raised concerns about a potential link between a commonly prescribed type of blood pressure medication and an increased risk of...
Study confirms strong link between opioid use disorder and chronic pain
Scientists have long observed a connection between opioid use disorder (OUD) and chronic pain, but the exact brain mechanisms that link the two have...
Research discovers big cause of most common type of pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma is the most common form of pancreatic cancer. It is a particularly aggressive type of cancer that originates from the cells...
Spotting the early signs of heart disease in women
Heart disease is often thought of as a man’s problem, but it’s actually the leading cause of death for women as well.
Unfortunately, heart disease...