Few Drugs to Treat Top Killer

Development of heart disease treatment drugs has slowed

Thursday, September 01, 2016 Follow Us         Featured Fewer Drugs in Pipeline to Treat World's No. 1 Killer Heart disease remains the world's leading cause of death, but development of drugs to treat it has slowed, a new study reveals. The percentage of heart drugs in clinical trials declined from 1990... Read more ...  Diseases and Conditions What Are Brain Lesions? Types, Symptoms The brain is perhaps the most important organ in the body, responsible for the unconscious autonomic activities like breathing, blood pressure and temperature control, sensation... Read more ...  News In Mice, a Way for Stem Cells to Build Bone Researchers say they've found an easy way to spur stem cells to build bone in mice -- a discovery that could lead to new treatments for bone disease. The team of scientists from the University of... Read more ... Want Better Heart Health? There's an App for That Can a smartphone app save your life? Not on its own, but an app could help you adopt a heart-healthy lifestyle that might reduce your risk of heart attack, stroke and heart disease, a new... Read more ... Health Tip: Spotting the Signs of an Effective Weight-Loss Program There are many great plans to help you lose weight in a healthy way, but also some that don't provide the safest weight-loss methods. The U.S. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and... Read more ... Drug-Coated Stents Don't Improve Patient Survival, Large Study Reports The largest trial ever conducted on stents -- tiny tubes that help keep heart arteries open -- suggests that pricey drug-coated (or eluting) versions may perform no better for patients over the... Read more ... Experimental Test Detects Parkinson's Disease Earlier Scientists appear to have moved a step closer to developing a test that can detect Parkinson's disease in the early stages. The researchers developed a technique to identify a Parkinson's... Read more ... Health Tip: Choose Healthier Sides for Your Barbecue Barbecue fare may typically include burgers and high-fat side items, but you can lighten up your favorite sides and enjoy a healthier meal. The American Heart Association suggests: Skipping... Read more ... Senior Health Center MedicineNet's Senior Health Center gives you all of the tools necessary to maintain a healthy body and mind as you age. Get access to various senior health topics, slideshows, quizzes and medications for reference. This important topic area guides seniors through the stages of their life, as well as learning the conditions and diseases that may occur. Educating yourself for transitions into different phases of life is key to a healthy, happy, and productive life. Read more ... Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Health & Living   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   More Newsletters   Diseases and Conditions   Medical Picture of the Day   MedicineNet Home