Scientists discover new way for pain relief without opioids
The ongoing opioid epidemic in the United States has underscored the crucial need for alternative, non-addictive painkillers to alleviate suffering without the risks of...
Research shows new way to treat Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer's disease, a formidable foe to cognitive health, has eluded effective treatments for years.
Stanford Medicine researchers, breaking new ground, are exploring the potential of...
Scientists find a key cause of vision loss in older people
What is Age-Related Macular Degeneration?
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is an eye condition that affects millions of people, particularly as they get older.
It can make...
The exploding fireworks sensation in 33-year-old’s brain was a stroke – his second
Bill and Marilyn Ramsey were excited about going to Galveston, Texas, to celebrate a friend's birthday.
Their friend, a pilot, flew the couple, along with...
Scientists find a new cause of hair loss in men
Male pattern hair loss, also known as androgenetic alopecia, is a common condition that many men experience, and it's often linked to genetics.
To understand...
Scientists find a new cause of diabetes
In our body, there's a small, but very important organ called the pancreas. One of its jobs is to make insulin through special cells...
Scientists find breakthrough treatment for high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a widespread health issue affecting millions around the globe.
It’s often called the “silent killer” because it...
How a common sleep supplement could boost memory function
The potential of melatonin and its derivatives in enhancing memory has been demonstrated in various animal studies.
However, the precise molecular mechanisms orchestrating these beneficial...
Scientists solve the mystery of cancer metastasis
Cancer metastasis, the process by which cancer cells spread from the primary tumor to other parts of the body, has been a long-standing mystery...
Why exercise can help prevent type 2 diabetes and heart disease
Think you need to be a gym fanatic to dodge lifestyle diseases like type 2 diabetes or heart issues? Good news: a new study...