Understanding brain tumors: meningioma and glioblastoma
Brain tumors might sound scary, and that's mainly because we often don't know enough about them. Let's simplify things and look at two common...
Recreational drug use linked to heart problems, study finds
A recent study from France published in the journal "Heart" brings forward alarming statistics on the potential link between recreational drug use and admissions...
Be cautious in using ChatGPT for medical writing, study warns
Everyone agrees that when it comes to health, it's essential to consult a professional. Even in the age of advanced technology, this remains true.
This...
AI could help diagnose autism, study finds
Autism is a brain condition that affects how people think, feel, and interact with others. It's different for everyone, and understanding it fully is...
A blueberry-sized pill can improve diagnosis and treatment of gut diseases
Imagine a smart pill the size of a blueberry that can be swallowed to diagnose and treat bowel diseases.
That's what researchers from MIT, Boston...
Mild cognitive impairment linked to worse decision-making in daily life
As we age, our cognitive abilities can change.
A condition called Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) serves as a warning sign for potential further decline, such...
Arterial stiffness a big risk for heart health in younger people
Every year, more and more young people are getting heart problems. Researchers wanted to know why.
So, they looked at a bunch of teenagers over...
1 in 6 women are diagnosed with gestational diabetes. But this diagnosis may not...
When Sophie was pregnant with her first baby, she had an oral glucose tolerance blood test. A few days later, the hospital phoned telling...
Scientists find new drug to treat high blood pressure and sleep apnea
Imagine a pump that's meant to work around the clock but starts failing. This is what happens in our body when someone has heart...
Scientists find a new way to prevent fatty liver disease
A recently published study in eLife details a potential breakthrough in the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a condition that affects a...