Focused ultrasound may help brain cancer patients live longer
A new clinical trial has brought hope to people with glioblastoma, the most aggressive form of brain cancer.
Researchers at the University of Maryland School...
Most people with high blood pressure don’t use this surprisingly simple fix
Salt substitutes could be a simple and low-cost way to help people lower their blood pressure, but very few people in the United States...
People with lower levels of ‘bad’ cholesterol have higher diabetes risk
A new study from researchers at the University of Naples "Federico II" has found that people with lower levels of LDL cholesterol—the type often...
Scientists find a hidden brain trigger of dementia
Scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine have made an exciting discovery that could lead to new treatments for diseases like Alzheimer's and frontotemporal dementia.
They found...
Half of people in the U.S. are affected by a brain disease, study finds
A new study has revealed that more than half of all people in the United States live with a disease or disorder that affects...
New tool can predict how well blood pressure drugs will work
A new tool called the Blood Pressure Treatment Efficacy Calculator can help doctors choose the best medications for lowering blood pressure. It was created...
This weight loss drug can help prevent heart disease
A major new study has found that a drug called semaglutide can greatly improve heart health in people who are overweight or obese—even if...
Common heartburn drugs may help control diabetes
Antacids are usually used to relieve problems like heartburn, indigestion, or stomach upset. They work by making stomach acid less strong.
But now, scientists have...
Understanding major causes of high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common but dangerous condition. It often has no symptoms, which is why it’s called the...
Common causes and treatment of hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism is a health condition where the thyroid gland in your neck does not make enough hormones.
These hormones are very important because they control...