Blood tests for heart attacks: What you need to know
When we hear about diagnosing heart attacks, images of ECG machines and doctors in a rush might come to mind. Yet, one of the...
A big breakthrough in prostate cancer treatment
In the quest to combat prostate cancer, researchers from the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center have made a significant discovery.
The team, led by...
A new hope in detecting early signs of colon cancer
Imagine a world where we can catch the early signs of colon cancer more accurately, giving people a much better chance of beating the...
Diabetes: A silent storm within the body
Diabetes, often referred to as a silent epidemic, affects millions of people worldwide.
Its impact on the body is widespread, touching almost every system and...
How blood pressure influences stroke risk
Understanding the relationship between blood pressure and the risk of having a stroke is crucial for everyone.
This connection, while complex, can be explained in...
Scientists find important cause of cognitive impairment
Imagine a world where forgetting a name or misplacing keys becomes more than just an occasional slip-up. For many older adults in the UK,...
Chocolate can help prevent heart disease
The story of chocolate is as rich and complex as its flavors.
Beginning over 5,000 years ago in what is now Ecuador, cocoa beans were...
How blood pressure changes with age
As we journey through life, our bodies undergo numerous changes, and our blood pressure is no exception.
Understanding how and why blood pressure changes with...
A cancer drug may offer new way to treat Parkinson’s disease
When we take medicine, it doesn't just do its job and then disappear. Our bodies transform it, breaking it down into what we call...
Understanding the difference between heart failure and heart attack
Heart-related issues are a leading cause of concern worldwide, with heart failure and heart attacks being two major conditions that often cause confusion.
Though both...