How to detect and treat diseased heart muscles
A large European study led by University Hospital Bonn (UKB) has revealed important new findings about severe myocarditis—an inflammation of the heart muscle that...
How social hardships shape brain health and dementia risk
Our life experiences—especially social ones—shape who we are. But they don’t just affect our identity.
They also influence our long-term health, including the health of...
High THC levels found in drivers killed in crashes, raising public health concerns
More than 40% of drivers who died in motor vehicle crashes had high levels of active THC—the main compound in cannabis—in their systems, according...
More people combine weight loss drugs with surgery to fight obesity
A new study shows that many people who undergo weight loss surgery are now also using popular weight loss drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound,...
Heart rhythm disorder common in Long COVID, study finds
A new study from Karolinska Institutet finds that a heart rhythm disorder called POTS is common in people suffering from long COVID.
Most of the...
Alcohol increases high blood pressure deaths, especially in women
A recent study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine shows that deaths from hypertension linked to excessive alcohol use have risen significantly...
Oral bacteria in gut linked to Parkinson’s disease
Korean scientists have found strong evidence that bacteria from the mouth can settle in the gut, affect the brain, and possibly trigger Parkinson’s disease.
The...
How active belly fat could make this cancer more aggressive
A new study has revealed that the activity of fat deep inside the body may play an important role in how aggressive endometrial cancer...
Single pill for high blood pressure is a good solution, study finds
A new Australian study has found that using single pills that combine two or more blood pressure medications can save money and help people...
Simple blood test can predict severe liver disease
A new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden shows that a simple blood test can help doctors find out who might get serious liver...