New way to treat high blood pressure: renal denervation
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health problem that could potentially lead to severe health conditions such as heart disease, kidney issues,...
Ketamine can effectively treat major depression
Researchers at Mass General Brigham conducted a big study.
They compared two treatments for a type of depression that's hard to treat. This type of...
A possible cause of inflammation in Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer's disease is a sickness that affects the brain. People with this disease slowly lose their memory and ability to think clearly.
One sign of...
Weight loss prior to heart procedure improves outcomes in overweight people
A new clinical trial led by researchers at UHealth—the University of Miami Health System and the Miller School of Medicine found that overweight and...
Kidney disease screening could be worth the cost
Kidney disease, also known as chronic kidney disease (CKD), is a big problem in the United States. About 15% of adults in the country...
Breakthrough in lung cancer treatment: A step towards better survival rates
Lung cancer is a major health problem worldwide. In fact, it's the number one cause of cancer-related deaths. One type of lung cancer, called...
Why a cardiac crisis also can be a mental health issue
The physical needs of someone recovering from a heart attack, cardiac arrest or major heart surgery can be easy to understand. For many people,...
Pacemakers: Much more problems than we thought
Do you know what a pacemaker is? It's a tiny device that doctors put into people's bodies to help their hearts beat normally.
About 3...
Scientists find better stroke therapy that protect memory and learning
Have you heard of stroke? It's a dangerous health problem that happens when blood can't reach parts of your brain.
Current treatments for stroke focus...
The cooking method of potatoes could affect blood pressure
Scientists have a fresh scoop on potatoes. A group of researchers from Imperial College London have found something interesting about our beloved potatoes.
They discovered...