Metabolic surgery can be a lifesaver for people with heart disease
You've probably heard of weight-loss surgery, also known as metabolic or bariatric surgery. It's a big step, mainly considered by people who have tried...
Inflammation linked to early stages of Parkinson’s disease
Researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham have found that inflammation in the brain is present during the early stages of Parkinson's disease.
The...
Electric stimulation makes wounds heal three times faster, study reveals
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden and the University of Freiburg in Germany have developed a groundbreaking method using electric stimulation to...
Common high blood pressure drugs: what you need to know
Beta blockers are common heart medicines. They help to slow down your heartbeat and lower high blood pressure.
These effects can be a big help...
Are the newest weight loss drugs too good to be true?
With three-quarters of Americans obese or overweight, interest in weight-loss treatments is at an all-time high.
Three injectable medications have dominated the spotlight of late:...
A new study sheds light on “missed” cases of esophageal cancer
The Rising Threat of Esophageal Adenocarcinoma (EAC)
Esophageal adenocarcinoma, a deadly form of throat cancer, has been claiming lives with increasing frequency.
The primary warning sign...
Stroke left her with some ‘snazzy neck jewelry’
Sybil Jones knows it's hard to say goodbye. As the wife of a supply corps officer in the U.S. Navy, Jones has packed up...
What is cognitive functional therapy? How can it reduce low back pain and get...
If you haven’t had lower back pain, it’s likely you know someone who has. It affects around 40% of adults in any year, ranging...
Scientists uncover key gene changes in Alzheimer’s disease
Understanding Alzheimer's Through a Key Gene
Researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine have made an exciting discovery that could help us better understand Alzheimer's...
Scientists find new drug to treat common bone disease
Osteoarthritis is a painful condition where the cartilage in your joints wears down over time.
Up until now, people with this condition have only had...