Blood pressure drug beta blockers: What you need to know
Beta blockers are a common type of medication prescribed for a variety of heart-related issues and more.
You might know someone who takes them for...
Stopping osteoporosis treatment may increase fracture risk in post-menopausal women
Post-menopausal osteoporosis is a condition where bones become weak and brittle due to decreased bone mineral density.
This condition is particularly common in women after...
Researchers discover key to heart regeneration
A team of international researchers, led by experts from the University of Bologna and the IRCCS—Policlinico Sant'Orsola Hospital, has made an exciting discovery about...
Nanowires supercharge T-Cell therapy for better disease fighting
Adoptive T-cell therapy has revolutionized medicine by modifying a patient's T-cells in a lab to fight diseases like cancer.
Now, Georgia Tech bioengineer Ankur Singh...
Low birth weight babies linked to higher dementia risk in mothers
A new study suggests that women who give birth to babies weighing less than 5.5 pounds may face a higher risk of memory and...
Should heart patients consider taking weight loss medications?
Over the last year, prescriptions for medications that can accelerate weight loss in people with diabetes or without it have skyrocketed.
Known by brand names...
Staying hydrated is a key to better health in dementia and Parkinson’s
Hydration plays a critical role in maintaining health, especially for individuals with neurological conditions such as dementia and Parkinson's disease.
While it's widely known that...
Simple ways to prevent liver and kidney diseases
Chronic liver and kidney diseases are major health issues globally, impacting millions annually. Fortunately, many of these conditions can be prevented with simple lifestyle...
New advances in blood pressure drugs you need to know
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It's a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke,...
Common causes of a hemorrhagic stroke
A hemorrhagic stroke is a type of stroke that occurs when a weakened blood vessel in the brain bursts, leading to bleeding (hemorrhage) in...