Could a new drug help prevent heart attacks and strokes?
A new drug in clinical trials is showing promise in lowering a key genetic risk factor for heart attacks and strokes—something no existing treatment...
Alcohol causes cancer, and less than one drink can increase your risk
Alcohol, whether consumed regularly or only on special occasions, takes a toll on your body.
From your brain and heart, to your lungs and muscles,...
Study finds root cause and better treatments for high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects more than 116 million adults in the United States. It’s a serious health problem because it...
Scientists find early cause of deadly pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most dangerous and difficult cancers to treat. It often goes unnoticed until it’s already advanced, and by that...
Recognizing the early signs of heart failure can help save your life
Heart failure is a serious health condition, but the name can be a little misleading. It doesn’t mean that the heart has completely stopped...
Osteoarthritis may cause many chronic diseases over time
Osteoarthritis is a condition that affects the joints, making it painful and harder to move. It happens when the cartilage—the smooth, protective layer at...
New research links Alzheimer’s to metabolic issues, offering hope for early treatment
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most well-known and widespread forms of dementia, affecting millions of people around the world, especially older adults. It...
Marijuana use may death risk from high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a condition where the force of the blood pushing against the artery walls is too strong over...
Eating nuts instead of carbs may control type 2 diabetes better
Scientists from the University of Toronto have discovered that eating nuts instead of carbohydrates may help people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood...
Early signs of dangerous liver cirrhosis in women
Liver cirrhosis is a serious illness where healthy tissue in the liver is slowly replaced by scar tissue. This scarring prevents the liver from...