This health issue may signal early pancreatic cancer

Scientists at Boston Medical Center have made a surprising discovery that may help doctors find pancreatic cancer earlier. They found a strong link between gallstones...

Dizziness may be a hidden warning sign of migraine headaches

Feeling dizzy or experiencing vertigo might seem like a small problem, but new research from Peking University shows it could be an early sign...

Common blood pressure drug may increase heart failure risk

A new study from the University of Bologna in Italy has found that a common medicine used to treat high blood pressure may increase...

New drug could prevent sudden death from heart attacks

Every year, many people around the world die suddenly from heart attacks. In the UK alone, around 100,000 people lose their lives to heart...

Why taking blood pressure pills before sleep could save your life

A large study from the University of Vigo in Spain has found that taking blood pressure medicine at night may be much better for...

Study finds new cause of autism development

Autism is a developmental condition that affects how people communicate and interact with others. It usually appears in early childhood and is more common...

How exercise and a good environment may protect the brain from depression

A team of scientists at Université Laval may have found out why regular exercise and living in a good environment can help protect against...

Personalized cancer vaccines could help fight against tumors

A new review from researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is shedding light on how cancer vaccines are entering a...

Obesity and hormone drugs combine to raise blood clot risk in women

A new study has found that women who are overweight and take estrogen-based medications—such as hormone therapy or birth control pills—face a much higher...

Why recognizing heart valve disease early could save your life

Heart valve disease is a growing health concern that affects millions of people around the world. According to the American Heart Association, over 60,000 people...