Irregular bedtimes may double heart disease risk in midlife
Many people think that sleep is only about how long we rest each night. However, new research suggests that when we go to bed...
Smart stitches may speed healing and reduce scars
Deep cuts and surgical wounds are often closed with stitches. These stitches hold the skin or tissue together so the body can heal. After...
Brain swelling in first days after stroke may decide life or death
A stroke is a serious event that happens when the brain does not get enough blood. This can be caused by a blockage or...
Cold weather may be deadlier than heat for your heart, study finds
Many people know that very hot weather can be dangerous, especially for older adults. However, new research shows that cold weather may be an...
Why smoking could cause memory loss
Smoking is widely known to damage the lungs and heart, but its effects on the brain are becoming clearer over time.
Many studies have shown...
Scientists discover new way to rebuild bones
Bones may look solid and unchanging, but they are actually living tissues that are constantly being renewed.
Throughout life, the body is always breaking down...
A hidden gut signal may decide who gets ALS or dementia
Two serious brain diseases, ALS and Frontotemporal Dementia, have long puzzled scientists. Both conditions damage the brain and nervous system, but their causes are...
New diabetes drug shows strong power to prevent heart attack and stroke
A newly approved drug called sotagliflozin is giving fresh hope to people living with type 2 diabetes and kidney disease. These conditions are very...
Hidden ‘switch’ in blood vessels may treat high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. It affects millions of adults, especially...
Common virus can be the main cause of multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis, often called MS, is a long-term disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. It happens when the body’s immune system mistakenly...