Common causes of valvular heart disease
Valvular heart disease is a condition that affects the valves of the heart, which are essential for controlling the flow of blood through the...
These drugs can raise your blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a significant health concern affecting millions globally. It increases the risk of serious health problems like heart disease,...
Research finds new hope for treating aggressive pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is one of the deadliest forms of pancreatic cancer. Currently, there are no effective treatments, and only 8% of patients...
Eating less than three meals a day may protect you from type 2 diabetes
Time-restricted eating, a form of fasting where you eat fewer but regular meals within a specific time window and avoid eating for 12 to...
Both blood pressure numbers can predict heart disease risk
Blood pressure readings are crucial indicators of heart health, consisting of two numbers: systolic and diastolic. Systolic pressure, the upper number, measures the pressure...
Understanding the causes of common heart rhythm disorder
Atrial fibrillation, often called AFib, is a condition where the heart beats irregularly and often too fast.
This irregular heartbeat can lead to blood clots,...
Tiny water animals borrow bacteria genes to fight infections
A recent study from the University of Oxford, the University of Stirling, and the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) has uncovered that small freshwater animals...
New hope for diabetes: breakthrough treatment boosts insulin-producing cells
Scientists from Mount Sinai Health System in New York City and City of Hope in Los Angeles have discovered a promising new treatment for...
Gut protein might protect brain cells in Parkinson’s Disease
Nearly 10 million people worldwide suffer from Parkinson's disease (PD), a condition that causes muscle rigidity and tremors due to the loss of a...
Oral contraceptives: The risks and benefits of being on the pill
The 20th century saw humanity develop in leaps and bounds, and without a doubt one of the most revolutionary advances was oral contraceptives, more...