New treatment boosts survival for aggressive breast cancers
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have found a groundbreaking way to improve survival rates for patients with aggressive, inherited forms of breast cancer.
In...
Losing sense of smell is linked to dementia and death
A new study published in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery has uncovered a surprising link between the sense of smell and overall health in...
How bilingual brains recover from stroke and language loss
When you speak, your brain is hard at work. Different parts of your brain activate to help you understand words, make sense of their...
Autistic and non-autistic people communicate equally well, study finds
A new study from the University of Edinburgh challenges the common belief that autistic people struggle to communicate effectively. Published in Nature Human Behaviour,...
Why women have faster heartbeats while men have more irregular heart rhythms
For years, doctors have observed a curious difference between men and women when it comes to heart rhythms.
Women tend to have faster heartbeats, while...
She had a stroke while training for a half-marathon. Then came breast cancer. Now...
To prepare for her first half-marathon, Kandi Schmitz signed up for a 5K run. Six friends and family members decided to join her.
The race...
New drug can reduce migraine symptoms before headaches occur
Migraines are more than just headaches; they often come with a range of uncomfortable symptoms that begin hours before the pain even starts. These...
Our brain may hold the key to treating type 2 diabetes
A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation suggests that effectively treating type 2 diabetes might require a new approach—focusing on certain...
Living near golf courses may increase risk of Parkinson’s disease
A recent study led by researchers from the Barrow Neurological Institute and Mayo Clinic suggests that living near golf courses might be linked to...
Can blood pressure drugs harm your gut health?
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a major health issue affecting millions of people worldwide. Left untreated, it can lead to serious problems like...