Scientists find brain circuit involved in fentanyl abuse and relapse
The ongoing opioid epidemic continues to take a heavy toll on American communities, with more than 80,000 opioid-related deaths reported in 2021, according to...
Widely used blood pressure drug may be harmful to your gut
Scientists from Imperial College London recently found that a type of high blood pressure drug called calcium channel blocker is linked to a higher...
Many older Americans are still taking a daily aspirin, even though it may be...
Scientists from Johns Hopkins University recently found that many older Americans are still taking a daily baby aspirin to ward off first-time heart problems—despite...
Understanding the stroke-depression link – and what survivors and families can do
News that one of America's best-known stroke survivors was being treated for depression highlights a common and serious connection between the two afflictions.
Last May,...
Take it from Damar: Learning CPR is easy, quick and can save a life
As you followed the story of Damar Hamlin's heart stopping during an NFL game, the questions surely ran through your mind.
What if I saw...
Cramps in the legs could indicate peripheral artery disease
Peripheral artery disease develops silently, narrowing blood vessels for decades until the supply of nutrients and oxygen falls low enough to cause cramps and...
COVID-19 vaccination linked to fewer heart disease events
Vaccination against COVID-19 is linked to fewer heart attacks, strokes, and other heart issues among people who were infected with COVID-19.
20 minutes of daily exercise can reduce hospitalization risk in people over 40
In a study from the U.S. National Cancer Institute, scientists found that for people over 40, regular exercise may keep them out of the...
Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia – here’s what we know about the disease
American actor Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia, his family has announced.
In 2022, the 67-year-old action movie star was diagnosed with aphasia - difficulty with...
How to prevent heart attacks caused by smoking
In a study from Manchester Metropolitan University, scientists found how to prevent one of the most common types of a heart attack.
The study allows...