If you have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and are experiencing symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain, ...

Analysis from a Columbia and Rutgers Health team finds long-term antipsychotic use rose 65% from 2015 to 2024.

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Nearly half of U.S. adults — about 120 million people — have high blood pressure. That's approximately 119.9 million Americans. Louisiana had the fourth-highest rate of high blood pressure in the ...

These findings have been verified in adult animals of different species. A new mouse study from neuroscientists at MIT's Picower Institute shows that briefly and reversibly anesthetizing the retina of ...

The ways Americans get news and information have transformed dramatically in the 21st century. The news habits of the youngest adults reflect this shift – and may offer some insight into what the ...

The World Health Organization issued new guidelines Monday recommending the use of GLP-1 drugs for treating obesity. In the new guidelines, the United Nations health agency made two key ...

What Is Koselugo, and Why Does It Matter? Koselugo (selumetinib) is an oral medicine that helps slow the growth of certain tumors. The FDA has approved it for adults with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1 ...

Pneumonia, a largely preventable disease, caused more than two million deaths in 2021, according to the Global Burden of Disease report. Evidence-based guidance on its diagnosis and management is, ...

As a family medicine doctor, I’ve seen a growing number of young patients in their teens, 20s and 30s come into my clinic with a diagnosis they didn’t expect: prediabetes. For many, it’s a surprise.

Ashley Wong, PharmD, is an experienced pharmacist and medical writer who translates medical and drug information into easily digestible language. Effect on memory: Benzodiazepines are known to affect ...