New antibody treatment could treat chronic kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease is a serious and growing health problem that affects about 1 in 10 people in Sweden.
It happens when the kidneys slowly...
Scientists discover new cause of deadly pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest types of cancer. It is hard to detect early, spreads quickly, and is often difficult to treat.
One...
Turmeric and vitamin d may help control blood pressure in people with diabetes
A new study from Urmia University of Medical Sciences has found that turmeric and vitamin D might help people with type 2 diabetes manage...
A spoonful of peanut butter may help detect Alzheimer’s early
Scientists at the University of Florida have come up with a clever and simple way to help doctors detect Alzheimer’s disease early—using peanut butter.
This...
Scientists discover root cause of deadliest ovarian cancer
Researchers have made a big breakthrough in understanding one of the deadliest types of ovarian cancer. Their discovery could help doctors find the disease...
Which blood pressure drug is safer? new study compares two popular choices
A major study has revealed new insights into the safety of two common drugs used to treat high blood pressure: chlorthalidone and hydrochlorothiazide.
The study...
Common drug could prevent heart attacks without risky bleeding
Heart attacks are a leading cause of death in the United States. For many years, treatments have mainly focused on breaking down blood clots...
Big causes of thyroid disorders everyone should know
Thyroid problems affect millions of people all over the world. The thyroid is a small gland in your neck, but it plays a big...
These common drugs may increase dementia risk
Many people worry about memory loss as they get older. Sometimes it's just small things like forgetting names or where you put your keys.
But...
Millions may be getting wrong blood pressure readings due to poor cuff fit
Millions of Americans may be getting incorrect blood pressure readings at home simply because the cuff on their monitor doesn’t fit their arm properly.
This...