Intensive blood pressure treatment may reduce dementia risk
A recent study conducted by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke has shed light on the potential benefits of intensive blood pressure...
Higher distress levels in Spanish-speaking breast cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy
Depression and anxiety are increasingly important concerns among individuals facing a cancer diagnosis.
However, the prevalence of mood disorders in cancer patients can vary due...
Exercise improves quality of life in women with metastatic breast cancer
A study presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium reveals the positive impact of a structured nine-month exercise program on metastatic breast cancer...
Diabetes drugs may reduce colorectal cancer risk, suggests study
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University conducted a study to investigate whether a class of medications used to treat type 2 diabetes (glucagon-like peptide-1...
Cocoa could help protect cognitive function in older adults
A study conducted by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital explored the potential cognitive benefits of cocoa extract supplementation in...
Chronic wounds pose big health burden, study finds
Chronic wounds, which do not heal within four weeks, impose a substantial economic burden on Singapore's healthcare system.
A recent study led by Duke-NUS Medical...
AI-based mammography screening can find people with high breast cancer risk
An international research group led by Karolinska Institutet in Sweden conducted a study to assess the effectiveness of an AI-based risk model for identifying...
High Blood Pressure Treatment Falls Short in Older Adults, Study Shows
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects a significant portion of adults in the United States, with potentially severe health consequences if left...
Statins Can Reduce Heart Disease Risk Among High-Risk People, Study Confirms
Researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital have conducted two studies shedding light on the benefits of statins, a commonly prescribed medication for high cholesterol,...
Pesticides are linked to Parkinson’s disease, Study Finds
As the European Union renews the approval of the herbicide glyphosate for another decade, a new editorial paper published in the Journal of Parkinson's...