Wrong blood pressure cuff size can cause dangerous misdiagnoses
A recent study has shown that using the wrong blood pressure cuff size can lead to major mistakes when diagnosing high blood pressure.
The findings...
A stroke at 31 compromised his painting hand. It may have made him a...
Artist Jared Hankins noticed how much he enjoyed covering his canvases with countless clouds in countless shades of black and white. Another sudden favorite...
How lung immune cells may stop cancer from spreading
Metastatic cancer, where cancer spreads to other parts of the body, is the main reason people die from cancer.
While doctors understand how cancer cells...
Popular diabetes drug may raise risk of vision loss
A new study from the University of Toronto has raised concerns about a well-known diabetes and weight-loss drug.
Researchers found that older adults with diabetes...
How to manage kidney disease without dialysis
Kidney disease happens when the kidneys become damaged and can’t filter waste and extra fluids from the blood properly.
When the kidneys stop working well,...
This blood pressure number might help prevent dementia, stroke
Many people know that high blood pressure can harm the heart. But a new study shows it might also hurt your brain—especially the lower...
Drinking coffee this way may help prevent heart disease, stroke
There’s good news for coffee lovers! A new study from Semmelweis University suggests that drinking up to three cups of coffee a day may...
Can a common gout pill help prevent joint replacements?
Good news for people who struggle with joint pain! A new study shows that a pill called colchicine might lower the chance of needing...
Why a persistent cough could be a sign of heart failure
When most people think about heart problems, they usually imagine chest pain or shortness of breath—not a cough.
But for people with congestive heart failure...
How this plant oil may help cancer spread
A new scientific study has found that a type of fat often found in palm oil could help certain cancers spread more easily in...