Diabetes drug liraglutide reduces migraine headache days by half
A diabetes medication may offer relief for people suffering from chronic migraines.
In a new study, researchers found that the drug liraglutide, commonly used to...
New study compares safety of two popular blood pressure drugs
A large and long-running study has given doctors new information about two common blood pressure medicines: chlorthalidone and hydrochlorothiazide.
The study followed over 730,000 people...
Study shows big misinformation about cholesterol-lowering statins
Statins are well-known drugs that help lower cholesterol and prevent heart disease.
They are widely used and have been proven effective through many studies. But...
New drug may help treat obesity with no diet or exercise
Obesity is a serious health problem around the world. It raises the risk of many other health issues, like heart disease, diabetes, and certain...
Taking blood pressure medicine at night may protect your heart
A new study has found a simple way for people with high blood pressure to lower their risk of heart problems and live longer....
Understanding common risk factors for pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is a serious disease that begins in the pancreas, an organ located behind the stomach. The pancreas helps the body digest food...
Research shows new cause of heart disease
Heart disease is a major cause of death around the world. In the United States, it causes about one out of every four deaths....
Surgery or weight-loss drugs? A bariatric surgeon weighs in
With over 40% of Americans classified as obese, the need for effective long-term weight-loss solutions is greater than ever.
Obesity can lead to serious health...
Sun advice from a skin cancer researcher and physician
There is certainly growing awareness of the damaging effects of overexposure to the sun, including skin cancers.
Still, I see in both my medical practice...
New light-and-sound technology helps spot stroke early
Every year, strokes take the lives of millions of people around the world. A stroke happens when the blood flow to the brain is...