Scientists develops groundbreaking technique to repair retinal detachment
Dr. Rajeev Muni, a vitreoretinal surgeon at St. Michael's, has developed a revolutionary, minimally invasive technique to repair retinal detachment without requiring incisions or...
The good and bad of AI chatbots in cancer care
The Mixed Bag of AI Accuracy
AI chatbots are becoming more common for answering questions about health, including cancer care. But how accurate are they?...
A simple protein could change how we treat heart disease
A Battle We're Still Fighting
Heart disease is the number one killer in the U.S. Despite many efforts to combat it, the disease remains a...
Seven healthy habits linked to lower risk of dementia, 20-year study finds
New research reveals that adhering to seven healthy lifestyle factors, known as the American Heart Association's Life's Simple 7, could significantly lower the risk...
Long COVID risks stick around for two years, study warns
Even though COVID-19 has been declared over as a global emergency, it’s far from over for many people.
A new study has found that the...
Scientists develop a new DNA drug to fight blood clots
Heparin, a frequently used anticoagulant to prevent blood clotting, poses a severe, potentially fatal risk to a small percentage of patients.
Up to 3% of...
New findings may improve treatment for Parkinson’s disease
Scientists at the Van Andel Institute have made a significant breakthrough in understanding how the brain adapts to damage in circuits related to movement,...
Scientists find new drug to treat heart failure
Wegovy, a popular weight-loss drug, might just be a life-changer for people struggling with a specific type of heart failure.
A study has shown that...
Life-saving cancer screenings add 12 million years to Americans’ lives, study finds
A recent study reveals that cancer screenings have given Americans an extra 12 million years of life over the past 25 years. These tests,...
Researchers discover better treatment for high blood pressure
The Widespread Problem of High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is a big health issue in the United States. It's when the blood in your...