Early immune aging may predict rheumatoid arthritis long before diagnosis
A new study has discovered that the earliest signs of immune system aging can appear long before rheumatoid arthritis is officially diagnosed.
This finding gives...
Chronic pain may raise risk of high blood pressure, study finds
A new study published in the journal Hypertension reveals that chronic pain may raise the risk of developing high blood pressure.
The research, based on...
This stuff in brain may increase risk of cognitive decline, dementia
A new study published in The Lancet Neurology shows that people who currently have no signs of memory problems may still face a higher...
New patch can help heal heart damage after a heart attack
A new patch developed by researchers at Texas A&M University may offer a promising way to help the heart heal after a heart attack.
Led...
Early universe may have teemed with strange, short-lived stars, study finds
In the first split second after the Big Bang, the universe was an extremely hot and chaotic place.
Before atoms even existed, and long before...
Brain stimulation therapy helps stroke patients regain vision
Scientists at EPFL in Switzerland have developed a new, non-invasive brain therapy that could help stroke patients regain their vision faster and more effectively.
This...
This dental treatment could prevent heart disease, diabetes
A new study from King’s College London has found that getting a successful root canal treatment might do more than just save your tooth—it...
Poor sleep may nudge the brain toward dementia, researchers find
Staring at the ceiling while the clock blinks 3am doesn’t only sap energy for the next day. A large, long-running US study of older...
High blood pressure may harm the brain long before you notice it
Scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine have made an important discovery about high blood pressure, also known as hypertension.
Their research shows that hypertension may begin...
Common painkillers may worsen iron deficiency in cancer patients
Common painkillers like diclofenac and acetaminophen are used by millions of people every day to relieve pain and reduce inflammation.
They are usually considered safe...