A New Kind of Heart Failure Drug May Work Effectively
For people living with chronic heart failure, everyday life can become increasingly difficult. The heart loses some of its ability to pump blood, leaving...
Study Discovers a New Dementia Treatment
Alzheimer's disease and frontotemporal dementia are among the most common causes of dementia.
These conditions slowly damage the brain, causing problems with memory, thinking, language,...
New Minimally Invasive Treatment Could Help People Avoid Knee Surgery
Knee osteoarthritis is one of the most common causes of pain and disability in older adults. It develops when the protective cartilage that cushions...
AI Can Find Hidden Sign of Sudden Cardiac Death
Every year, sudden cardiac arrest claims more than 300,000 lives in the United States.
Unlike a heart attack, which is usually caused by a blocked...
Why Even Mild High Blood Pressure Can Quietly Damage Your Heart
High blood pressure is often called the "silent killer" because most people do not notice any symptoms.
You can feel completely well while high blood...
Could a Common Cholesterol Drug Help Protect Muscles?
Millions of people around the world take statins to lower cholesterol and aspirin to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
These medicines have...
Scientists Discover Big Cause of Gut Inflammation
Your digestive system is home to an enormous community of tiny living organisms. This community is called the gut microbiota, or gut microbiome.
It includes...
Could a Common Blood Pressure Drug Help You Live Longer?
Growing older is a natural part of life, but scientists around the world are searching for ways to help people stay healthier for longer....
Scientists Discover How to Slow Muscle Aging in Older People
Getting older often means losing muscle strength and muscle mass. This natural process, sometimes called muscle aging, affects millions of people around the world.
As...
Scientists Find a Hidden Cause of Inflammation in Autoimmune Disease
Our immune system works around the clock to protect us from bacteria, viruses, and other harmful germs.
It also helps repair damaged tissues after injuries....