New guidelines issued for treating thyroid cancer
Thyroid cancer is the 12th most common cancer in the United States, affecting more than 44,000 patients in 2024.
Most patients are diagnosed with differentiated...
Can beta-blockers harm women’s heart health?
A recent study from the University of Bologna has revealed important information about how beta-blockers—commonly used to treat high blood pressure—may affect women differently...
Can some depression drugs raise your dementia risk?
A large study from the University of East Anglia has found a possible link between certain medications and a higher risk of dementia.
This study...
Study shows deep cause of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
Scientists have grown tiny, pea-sized brains in the lab to better understand how schizophrenia and bipolar disorder affect the brain.
These two mental health conditions...
Larger waistlines and metabolic syndrome may raise Parkinson’s risk
Having a larger waistline, high blood pressure, and other components of metabolic syndrome may increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease, according to a new...
Mediterranean diet with lean beef may lower heart disease risk
A recent study funded by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association found that eating a Mediterranean-style diet with lean beef leads to lower levels of...
New target for deadly brain tumor: the skull
Scientists have discovered that glioblastoma—the deadliest form of brain cancer—does more than attack the brain.
New research from Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center (MECCC) and...
Can cocoa help prevent high blood pressure?
Cocoa might do more than just satisfy your sweet tooth—it may help protect against high blood pressure, at least in some people.
A large new...
After a heart attack at 47, she found purpose in helping Hispanic communities stay...
Patricia Bracknell and her husband, Butch, spent a full Saturday doing yardwork at their home in Norfolk, Virginia.
Too tired to make dinner, they popped...
Simple ways to keep your blood sugar steady after meals
After you eat, your body turns the carbohydrates in food into glucose (a type of sugar), which then enters your blood. This makes your...