More older Americans hospitalized for high blood pressure, study finds
In the last two decades, more older Americans are being rushed to the hospital for very high blood pressure.
This is surprising and worrying because...
Common heart attack medicine may not work for these people, study finds
Clopidogrel is a medication commonly prescribed to help people avoid having another heart attack after they've had one. For the medicine to work, the...
Brain activity patterns can help detect dementia, study finds
Researchers from the University of Tsukuba in Japan have published groundbreaking findings that could pave the way for early diagnosis and differentiation of neurodegenerative...
One in three adults with type 2 diabetes may have hidden heart risks
A shocking one-third of adults with Type 2 diabetes might be walking around with undetected heart issues, according to new research.
These heart risks may...
New brain imaging technique could offer more accurate autism diagnosis
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition that affects social interaction, communication, interests, and behavior.
While the signs often develop in childhood, diagnosing autism...
Eye scans could detect Parkinson’s disease 7 years before diagnosis
Researchers from UCL and Moorfields Eye Hospital have made a groundbreaking discovery: eye scans can reveal early signs of Parkinson's disease up to seven...
Combo meds show promise in treating high blood pressure
High blood pressure is a condition that a lot of people have to deal with. If you're not careful, it can lead to scary...
Scientists find long-lasting immune system changes in severe Covid-19 cases
A small but significant study led by Steven Z. Josefowicz, Ph.D., of Weill Cornell Medicine has found that severe cases of COVID-19 can lead...
Using smartwatches to predict future heart problems
Smart watches and other wearables have made monitoring our fitness levels easier than ever.
Now, researchers from UCL suggest that these devices could do a...
Once-weekly drug icodec shows promise in managing type 2 diabetes
In a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, once-weekly icodec insulin was found to be superior to daily insulin...