AI helps improve stroke care and reduce future health risks
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. It happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked...
New discovery may help skin heal without scars
A new scientific discovery suggests that it may one day be possible for human skin to heal without leaving scars.
This exciting research comes from...
Short daily workouts may be the secret to a healthier aging brain
Exercise has long been known to benefit both the body and the mind. Many people understand that staying active can help keep the heart...
Endometriosis is a whole-body inflammatory disease, study findsEndometriosis is a whole-body inflammatory disease, study...
Endometriosis is a common but often misunderstood condition that affects about one in ten women worldwide.
It happens when tissue similar to the lining of...
Botox can be surprising treatment for poor blood flow in hands
Botox is widely known as a cosmetic treatment used to reduce wrinkles. However, scientists are now discovering that it may also have an important...
Cancer treatment at home may be safer and easier than you think
For many people with cancer, treatment can be long, tiring, and stressful. One of the biggest challenges is the need to travel to hospitals...
Your smartwatch could spot diabetes risk early
A new study suggests that a device many people already wear every day—a smartwatch—could help detect a hidden health problem long before it turns...
Living in busy cities may lower stroke risk, surprising study shows
Many people believe that living in a busy city is bad for health. Cities are often linked to noise, pollution, traffic, and stress.
Because of...
Why Parkinson’s tremor may not mean worse brain damage
Parkinson’s disease is a long-term brain condition that affects how people move. It usually develops slowly and is most common in older adults. Many...
I’m a kidney surgeon. Here’s why I hope I never see you
As a urological surgeon, I meet many patients with chronic (long-term) kidney disease.
Sometimes, I see patients that have progressed to the point where their...