Scientists find new way to treat advanced Parkinson’s disease
Living with advanced Parkinson's disease can be incredibly challenging, especially when it seems like the current treatments are no longer effective.
But a new study...
Why menopause brings new heart disease risk to women
As women age, their risk of heart disease—the leading cause of death for women in the United States—increases.
The American Heart Association emphasizes the importance...
Vitamin B3 boost may help fight blood cancer
University of Minnesota scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery that could change how we treat blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma.
By using vitamin B3,...
Scientists find root cause of tau tangles in Alzheimer’s disease
While much research has focused on the buildup of amyloid plaques in Alzheimer's disease, a new study conducted by researchers from Yale School of...
Widely used blood pressure drugs may bring health risks
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can be a silent threat to your health, leading to heart disease, stroke, and other serious conditions.
Many...
Active statin selection can improve heart disease prevention
For patients at risk of heart disease, statins are more than just another medication; they're a lifeline.
These cholesterol-lowering drugs have proven to be a...
A decrease in stroke deaths, but a warning of potential reversal
Over the course of 44 years, from 1975 to 2019, there has been a notable decline in stroke-related fatalities in the United States.
However, recent...
The malfunction of an undamaged brain
Functional neurologic disorder is a condition that interferes with the ability of an individual’s nervous system to send or accept the correct signals.
Symptoms vary...
Other brain parts can compensate for the loss caused by Parkinson’s, study finds
Parkinson’s disease is notorious for the gradual loss of dopamine-producing cells in the brain, making movement and thinking progressively more difficult.
New research from Radboud...
Sleep apnea is linked to heart rhythm disorders, study confirms
Recent findings by the Cleveland Clinic have shed light on how interrupted sleep can affect the heart, particularly its rhythm.
The study, published in the...