Brain stimulation can boost cognitive function in Alzheimer’s patients
A small clinical trial suggests that twice-daily non-invasive electrical stimulation of the brain, known as transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), may enhance cognitive function...
Popular heartburn medications linked to kidney problems
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), widely recognized as Prilosec, Nexium, and Prevacid, are commonly prescribed medications used by around 10% of American adults to manage...
Common blood pressure drugs linked to memory issues: what you need to know
We often rely on medications to alleviate common health concerns, but a recent study from the University of California, San Diego, has shed light...
A new perspective on high blood pressure management
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition that can pose serious risks to heart health and overall well-being.
Traditionally, doctors have...
3D eye scans can detect early kidney disease
A groundbreaking medical imaging advancement could transform how kidney disease is monitored and diagnosed.
3D eye scans, which reveal crucial insights into kidney health, have...
AI could speed up heart attack diagnosis
New technology that uses computers to help doctors diagnose heart attacks faster has shown promising results.
Doctors in Taiwan tested this technology and found that...
AI can revolutionize tumor analysis during surgery, study finds
Imagine undergoing surgery and your doctor knowing instantly the type and aggressiveness of a tumor instead of waiting for a week to devise the...
Acupuncture and massage can help reduce cancer-related pain, sleep loss
A new study led by experts from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center has found the benefits of acupuncture and massage for advanced cancer patients.
While...
7 things you need to know about Pap smears
With new guidelines come new conversations.
Elizabeth Campbell, M.D., an obstetrician gynecologist at University of Michigan Health Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospital, says she seems to have...
AI algorithm can detect hidden heart conditions, study finds
Researchers from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm capable of identifying abnormal heart rhythms in individuals without...