Why your seasonal allergies may be worse this year
Around one in four American adults and one in five kids has a seasonal allergy.
And allergy experts are predicting this season and others ahead will be...
Gentle electric pulses may help the body fight cancer better
Researchers at Virginia Tech have discovered that using low-intensity electric pulses on tumors might make them easier for the immune system to attack.
While strong...
Why heart surgery can damage kidneys
Researchers at The Florey Institute, working closely with doctors who care for heart surgery patients, have made a major breakthrough in understanding why kidney...
Scientists find a new way to treat asthma
For millions of people around the world, asthma is a constant struggle. It’s not just about wheezing or coughing—it's a chronic condition where the...
New study finds the key to fighting Alzheimer’s disease
A new study from researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital has made important progress in understanding the genetics behind Alzheimer’s...
This health issue may be early sign of deadly pancreatic cancer
Scientists at Boston Medical Center have discovered a surprising connection between gallstones and a deadly type of cancer called pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, or PDAC....
Sleep supplement may help protect memory function in older people
A team of scientists in Japan has found a promising new way to support memory and brain health as we grow older—by using something...
This statin alternative drug could lower cholesterol and protect the heart
Cholesterol is a fatty, wax-like substance that our bodies need to function properly. It helps build cells and produce certain hormones. But too much...
Study finds better, safer treatments for high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects more than 116 million adults in the United States and is a leading cause of heart attacks, strokes,...
Study shows a major cause of early death in men
Scientists at the University of Virginia have discovered that as men age, they often lose the Y chromosome in some of their blood cells—and...