What causes high systolic blood pressure and how to prevent it
High systolic blood pressure, often called high blood pressure or hypertension, is a common problem that can raise the chances of serious health issues...
Warning signs that alcohol is damaging your liver
Drinking too much alcohol can seriously harm your liver. This is a growing health problem around the world. The liver is a very important...
Pancreatic cancer survivor’s advice: Don’t give up on finding answers
This story was originally published on October 30, 2020.
It just didn't add up.
It was fall 2018, and Michael Skaggs was growing more and more...
Teen with severe epilepsy finds seizure relief through ketogenic diet
When Mandee Ordaz makes scrambled eggs it’s often down to a science: 75 grams of egg yolks, five grams of bacon and 39 grams...
Ibuprofen and Tylenol beat opioids for wisdom tooth pain, study finds
A new study led by Rutgers Health shows that over-the-counter pain relievers like ibuprofen and acetaminophen work just as well—or even better—than opioids for...
Pregnancy and breastfeeding help prevent breast cancer in women
A team of researchers has discovered how having children and breastfeeding can help lower a woman's long-term risk of breast cancer.
The study, led by...
RSV can cause severe long-term health problems, study finds
Many people think respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is just another cold.
But new research shows it can be just as serious as better-known infections...
A promising drug can slow aggressive breast cancer
Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) have developed a new experimental drug that could bring hope to people with one of the...
These painkillers can also fight deadly bone cancer
Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine and several partner institutions have discovered that two existing pain medications could help fight one of the most aggressive...
After 25 procedures and constant fainting, patient finds long-term relief
Before her surgery in Ann Arbor, Amy Benét’s left brachiocephalic vein was 100% constricted, while the right was between 92-95% closed.
Doctors explained this stenosis...