How to survive a stroke
In the not-so-distant past, doctors treated strokes in an after-the-fact way. A stroke did its damage, and then—if the patient survived—a rehabilitation team stepped...
Deep brain stimulation can lower anxiety in Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While most treatments focus on movement-related symptoms like tremors or stiffness,...
After childbirth came heart failure – and later, a new heart
Ebony Smith-Thomas was juggling the demands of a hungry 2-month-old boy while keeping her 11-year-old son and two teenage nieces entertained when her air...
Scientists find two drugs effective for high blood pressure
A recent study from Geisinger Medical Center suggests that people starting treatment for high blood pressure may benefit equally from two types of medications:...
This diabetes drug shows promise for treating obesity
A recent study led by scientists from Yale and other institutions has revealed that tirzepatide, a drug originally approved for treating type 2 diabetes,...
Study shows an important cause of memory loss in aging
As people age, it’s common to worry about memory and thinking abilities. Many of these changes, like mild forgetfulness, are part of normal aging...
This number in type 2 diabetes can predict death risk
A recent study by researchers from the Universities of Gothenburg and Oxford highlights the critical importance of controlling blood sugar levels immediately after being...
Drug for inflammation treatment may prevent spread of cancer
Most deaths from cancer are caused not by the original tumor but by metastasis—the spread of cancer cells to other parts of the body....
Common blood pressure drug causes more side effects, study finds
A recent study from Columbia University has raised questions about current guidelines for treating high blood pressure.
The researchers found that chlorthalidone, a commonly prescribed...
How high blood pressure can harm your eyes
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often called a "silent killer" because it doesn’t always have obvious symptoms. While many people know it increases...