Gout drug may lower heart attack and stroke risk
A medicine that has been used for years to treat gout might also help reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
A new Cochrane...
This new drug could help reverse kidney damage
Acute kidney injury, also known as AKI, is a sudden and serious drop in how well the kidneys work.
It often happens after major health...
Scientists successfully shut down Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a serious condition that affects the brain, mostly in older people. It causes memory loss, confusion, and changes in behavior.
One of...
Daily coffee may lower risk of irregular heartbeat by 39%
A new study suggests that drinking coffee every day might help protect your heart from a common condition called atrial fibrillation, or AFib.
This condition...
Most older people with high blood pressure aren’t getting the right treatment
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a major health concern that affects many adults in the United States.
If it’s not treated, it can...
Research finds a new autoinflammatory disease
Scientists have discovered a new rare disease that affects children. This condition is called Lyn kinase-associated vasculopathy and liver fibrosis, or LAVLI for short.
It...
Dangerous warning signs of pancreatic cancer you need to know
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers in the world, mainly because it's very hard to catch early.
The pancreas is a small organ...
This arm position could give you wrong blood pressure readings
A new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine has shown that something as simple as where you rest your arm during a blood pressure test...
Nose bacteria may trigger Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
Our nose does far more than help us smell flowers, food, or fresh air. It may also act as a hidden doorway into the...
Your muscles may be stronger than you think: The real reason older people lose...
As people get older, many begin to notice a slow change in how strong they feel. Tasks that once seemed simple, like lifting a...