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Scientists find new sign of heart disease in people with type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is a health condition that affects how your body handles sugar, and it can lead to various complications, including heart problems. Even...

Scientists find link between immune response and Long COVID

Some people end up with long-lasting illness after being infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. This is called Long COVID. Symptoms can include...

Their moms’ strokes brought them together. Now they’re getting married.

Mike Garrow was 6 weeks old when his mother, Donna, had a stroke. At physical therapy with Mike in tow, she made a remarkable...

Both blood pressure numbers crucial for heart disease prediction

Blood pressure readings have long been a fundamental health check, consisting of two numbers: systolic and diastolic. While systolic pressure has historically received more attention...

Loneliness strongly harms people with autism, study finds

Loneliness is a pervasive issue that affects both neurotypical and neurodivergent individuals. However, recent research challenges the stereotype that autistic people avoid seeking meaningful social...

New discovery offers hope for treating vision loss

Researchers at UVA Health have made a breakthrough discovery that could lead to new treatments for vision-threatening conditions like macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. Their...

Scientists find new cause of type 2 diabetes

Researchers at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, in collaboration with an international team, have made significant discoveries regarding the causes of type 2 diabetes. Their...

Scientists find how smoking fuels cancer growth

Cigarette smoking is a well-established risk factor for cancer, but the molecular mechanisms by which smoking leads to cancer have not been fully understood. Researchers...

Why checking blood pressure while lying down is very important

Blood pressure is a vital health measure, and usually, it's checked when you're sitting. However, new research suggests that your blood pressure can behave...

Being taller may help prevent heart attack and stroke

A recent study led by the University of Bristol reveals a potential connection between a person's height during childhood and their risk of cardiovascular...