New tool could help spot and prevent chronic kidney disease early
A new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden suggests that even small changes in kidney function—within what is normally considered a healthy range—could help...
Eye tests may reveal hidden heart problems in people with diabetes
A new study from the University of Leicester has found that a simple eye test could help spot hidden heart problems in people with...
Can diet and simple stool tests predict IBD flares before symptoms begin?
A large study led by the University of Edinburgh has found that simple stool tests already used in NHS care, combined with information about...
Scientists discover human heart can regrow cells after heart attack
Groundbreaking research from the University of Sydney, the Baird Institute, and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital has found that the human heart is capable of...
Early treatment can delay rheumatoid arthritis for years
A new study from King’s College London has found that treating people who are at high risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can delay...
The time of day can make a stroke worse, study finds
A new study by scientists at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) has found that the severity of a stroke can depend on...
New Alzheimer’s drug targets inflammation without harming brain function
A group of researchers has created a promising new compound that may help lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease in people with a certain...
Different dirty air linked to different lung cancer death risks
Lung cancer is one of the most serious and deadly diseases in the world. Every year, millions of people are diagnosed, and many lose...
New drug combo helps control type 2 diabetes for years
Scientists at Thomas Jefferson University have made a discovery that could help many people with Type 2 diabetes.
Their research shows that using two drugs...
Scientists find a surprising cause of stroke
Scientists from the University of California, Irvine, have found a surprising new reason why brain bleeds may happen, especially in older adults. This discovery...