Early signs of liver cirrhosis everyone should know
Liver cirrhosis is a serious condition where the liver gradually becomes damaged over time.
As the damage continues, healthy liver tissue is replaced by scar...
Lowering blood pressure below 120 may greatly improve heart health
A new study from researchers at Mass General Brigham shows that lowering high blood pressure more than usual may bring big health benefits—even if...
Scientists discover a new cause of pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers in the world. It is hard to treat and often gets worse quickly.
One of the most...
This test may help prevent Lewy body dementia
Lewy body disease is a serious brain disorder that affects thinking, movement, and memory. It is the second most common cause of dementia after...
Foods you should avoid for a healthy blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health issue, especially among older adults. It can strain the heart, damage blood vessels, and increase...
This blood test may spot Alzheimer’s before symptoms start
Alzheimer’s disease is a serious brain condition that affects many people around the world. It slowly gets worse over time and causes memory loss,...
Childhood inflammation may cause ADHD, autism
Scientists at the University of Maryland School of Medicine have made an exciting discovery that could help explain how some brain disorders begin in...
Popular heart drug combo may raise bleeding risk, study warns
A new study published in the journal JAMA has found that a common blood pressure drug may increase the chance of serious bleeding in...
New cholesterol drug offers hope for people who can’t take statins
Cholesterol is a fatty substance that our bodies need for things like making hormones and building healthy cells. But when cholesterol levels get too...
The ultraviolet mystery inside newborn stars
Star formation should be a relatively straightforward process.
Dense clouds of molecular hydrogen collapse under gravity, fragmenting into cores that grow into protostars.
These infant stars...