High blood pressure: 9 in 10 patients need more treatment
A group of researchers from the University of Gothenburg have recently concluded several studies exploring the link between high blood pressure and heart-related complications.
Their...
Fatty liver and cancer: A link unveiled
Researchers at Cedars-Sinai Cancer have made a significant discovery that could change the way colorectal cancer is managed.
They found that fatty liver disease, often...
1 in 2 older people with dementia suffers from falls
Falls cause millions of injuries among older adults each year, and the risk is even higher among those living with dementia.
A new study from...
New Alzheimer’s drug: what you need to know about donanemab’s promising trial results
American pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly announced last week that it had seen encouraging clinical trial results of its new Alzheimer’s medication.
According to the company,...
Many people are tired of grappling with long COVID – here are some evidence-based...
A patient of mine, once a marathon runner, now gets tired just walking around the block.
She developed COVID-19 during the 2020 Christmas holiday and...
Here’s how a new AI tool may predict early signs of Parkinson’s disease
In 1991, the world was shocked to learn actor Michael J. Fox had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
He was just 29 years old and...
Aspirin and ovarian cancer: Unveiling the connection
Introduction to Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer is a severe health issue affecting millions of women worldwide. It represents a group of different tumors that arise...
Metabolic syndrome plus heavy alcohol use linked to liver deaths
A brief research report published in Annals of Internal Medicine check the link between metabolic syndrome (MetS) and a recent increase in alcohol-associated liver...
Oxygen therapy boosts heart health in people with long COVID
What is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?
Imagine a special kind of treatment where you breathe in pure oxygen under high pressure. This treatment is known as...
Scientists find new treatment to stop spread of cancer
Metastasis is a process where cancer cells spread from the primary tumor to surrounding tissues and distant organs in the body.
It is the primary...