New stroke drug can prevent brain cell death
Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide after heart disease.
In an effort to reduce brain damage caused by strokes, a research group...
AI can help doctors spot Crohn’s disease better than ever
Crohn’s disease is a long-term condition that causes inflammation in the digestive system, often leading to pain, diarrhea, fatigue, and weight loss.
One of the...
Study finds a surprising cause of autoimmune diseases
Scientists from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research in Australia have made an important discovery that could change the way doctors think about blood...
Uncovering the hidden causes of fatigue in older people
Everyone feels tired from time to time, but for some older adults, that tired feeling doesn’t go away.
It becomes a daily struggle that affects...
Popular blood pressure drugs may raise risk of heart failure, study finds
A new study from Penn State and other research institutions has raised concerns about some of the most common drugs used to treat high...
Older women may face higher risk from gene therapy for eye diseases
New research led by the University of Bristol has found that older women may be more sensitive to harmful side effects from gene therapy...
How to prevent high blood pressure effectively
Our bodies are truly amazing. They work like well-oiled machines, and one of their most important jobs is to pump blood all around to...
Harvard study shows a big cause of multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a serious disease that affects the brain and spinal cord.
It damages the protective covering around nerves, known as the myelin...
How blood vessel cells may be fueling heart disease
Heart disease is one of the biggest health problems in the world. In the United States, it causes about one in every four deaths.
A...
How blood pressure numbers may help prevent stroke and dementia
Scientists from the University of Miami have made an important discovery about blood pressure and brain health.
Their new study shows that the lower number...