Medications that can raise blood pressure: a critical review
Blood pressure is a vital health indicator, representing the force that blood exerts on artery walls as it flows.
When too high, it strains the...
How could mushrooms live for hundreds of years without getting cancer
When it comes to cancer, you'd think animals like elephants that live long and have many cell divisions would have a higher risk than...
People with lower body weight can achieve type 2 diabetes remission
A landmark study led by Professor Roy Taylor and his team at Newcastle University indicates that individuals with lower body mass indexes (BMIs) can...
Flu-related myocarditis is rare but can be fatal, as Ohio family learned
Last December, during the week before winter break, Abbie Hauler caught the flu. She had a deep cough and began complaining of chest pain.
Her...
New paths to predict and diagnose Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have made a significant discovery by identifying proteomic changes linked to different forms of...
The power of linoleic acid: plant-based fat in the fight against diabetes
Linoleic acid, a polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA), plays a critical role in our bodies.
As fat derived from plants, it's necessary for brain function, growth...
Scientists find the cause of ‘cancer fog’ in breast cancer survivors
Ever heard of 'cancer fog'? Many breast cancer patients and survivors describe it as a frustrating state where they struggle to think clearly, concentrate,...
Scientists find new treatment for kidney disease
A protein known for its role in treating cardiovascular diseases could potentially provide a new avenue for treating chronic kidney disease, according to a...
Link between heart failure and cognitive decline: calcium leaks in brain neurons
Heart failure could lead to cognitive decline due to a small calcium leak within the brain's neurons, suggests new research by scientists at Columbia...
Link between gum disease and Alzheimer’s: oral bacteria and brain inflammation
Oral bacteria, associated with diseases of the mouth, have been increasingly implicated in systemic conditions like colon cancer and heart disease.
In a recent study...