Understanding the fear of statins: Why 1 in 5 people with heart disease don’t...
Heart disease is a major problem all over the world. In the United States, it's the number one killer, causing a death every 34...
Ultrasound device may help control high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a serious condition that can lead to severe health problems, including heart failure, strokes, heart attacks, and kidney...
Better way to treat inflammatory diseases: a digital twin approach
Inflammatory diseases, like rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis, are complex illnesses that can make people feel sick, even when they're on medication.
What...
Fighting lung damage from long COVID
Long COVID: A Lingering Threat
The pandemic has been hard to deal with. While the world has been fighting to stop the virus, making vaccines,...
New hope for tough cancers: a repurposed drug
A team of scientists in Singapore has made a discovery that could give hope to people with certain aggressive cancers. They found that an...
Your gut may hold the key to diagnosing and treating dementia with Lewy bodies
The Mysteries of Dementia with Lewy Bodies
Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is one of the most common types of dementia, but sadly, it still...
Scientists confirm an effective way to treat high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, raises the risk for health complications such as strokes, vision loss, dementia, and coronary artery disease.
Some patients...
Researchers find a big cause of diabetes
Beta cells in the pancreas are critical as they produce insulin, which aids in the regulation of blood sugar levels.
However, a study by Weill...
Parkinson’s treatment: hope blooms with cell therapy advances
Understanding the Problem: Parkinson’s Disease
You may have heard of Parkinson's disease. It's an illness that affects the brain, making it difficult for people to...
Scientists find a big cause of chronic kidney disease
Introduction to Kidneys: More Than Bean-Shaped Organs
Let's talk about kidneys. They're not just strange bean-shaped organs in our body. They're like a super-cleaning team...