Cardiology
Five things to know about the dangers of high blood pressure
It's been nearly a decade since tens of millions of Americans awoke to a new diagnosis: high blood pressure.
Nov 6, 2025
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High Blood Pressure
Medications
Common heartburn and blood pressure medicines linked to adverse breast cancer outcomes in large global study
A major international study involving 23,000 people has found concerning evidence about the impact of a range of common, everyday medications on the treatment outcomes for patients with breast cancer.
Nov 6, 2025
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Cardiology
Study finds heart health in midlife predicts dementia risk in older age
People with signs of damage to their heart during middle age are more likely to develop dementia in later life, according to a new study led by University College London researchers.
Nov 5, 2025
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Alzheimer's can hijack communication between brain and fat tissue, potentially worsening metabolic health
A study from Houston Methodist sheds light on how Alzheimer's disease may contribute to larger health issues by hijacking the body's ability to regulate its metabolism.
Nov 5, 2025
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Health
Study shows why living in a disadvantaged neighborhood may increase dementia risk
Cambridge researchers have discovered why living in a disadvantaged neighborhood may be linked to an increase in an individual's risk of dementia.
Nov 5, 2025
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Health
Simulation study explores long-term gains of preventive health policy in England
Researchers from the University of Liverpool, in collaboration with The Health Foundation, have analyzed anonymized health data from 1.5 million people in England to understand how changes in everyday health behaviors—such ...
Nov 4, 2025
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
The quiet collapse of America's reproductive health safety net
In late October, Maine Family Planning announced three rural clinics in northern Maine would close by month's end. These primary care and reproductive health clinics served about 800 patients, many uninsured or on Medicaid.
Nov 4, 2025
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Genetics
Common gene variant linked to higher heart disease risk in people with African ancestry
Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), a leading cause of heart failure, is twice as common in Black individuals as in white individuals. This excess risk is not fully explained by known risk factors such as high blood pressure or ...
Nov 2, 2025
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Health
Nature walks are good for you, but can a city stroll be just as good?
With every step on the trail, fallen leaves crinkle underfoot. The path follows a stream, rushing and burbling over smooth, gray stones, while a breeze rustles the branches overhead. Now compare that blissful mental image ...
Nov 1, 2025
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Overweight & Obesity
Obesity treatment in the UK risks becoming a two-tier system, researchers warn
Treatment for obesity in the UK could become a two-tier system where the most vulnerable patients miss out altogether.
Oct 31, 2025
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