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A new way to predict kidney disease in type 2 diabetes

What's the Problem? For people with type 2 diabetes, kidney disease is a common and serious complication. Diabetes is the number one cause of kidney...

A hidden cause of Parkinson’s disease you need to know

Scientists from the University of Rochester and other institutions have recently shed light on the potential role of trichloroethylene (TCE), an industrial solvent and...

Late autism diagnoses in girls: Unveiling the problem

What's Happening? Autism diagnosis in girls often gets delayed compared to boys. Why? Because girls might show different characteristics than the typical signs associated with autism....

New research sheds light on Alzheimer’s disease protection

Alzheimer's disease is a significant health concern worldwide. It is a type of dementia that gradually worsens over time, affecting memory, thinking skills, and the...

Remote monitoring can help reduce heart failure hospitalizations

The first investigator-initiated study focusing on remote pulmonary artery pressure monitoring has found a significant improvement in quality of life and a reduction in...

Long term use of blood thinners could protect people after a heart attack

Background: The Importance of Blood Thinner Use Blood thinners are crucial medications often prescribed to patients who've undergone percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), a procedure to...

Blood pressure and brain health: a strong connection

Scientists from the University of Miami have found that diastolic blood pressure, the bottom number in a blood pressure reading, might be crucial in...

Active women have a lower risk of Parkinson’s disease

In a study published online in Neurology on May 17, researchers found that women with higher levels of physical activity are less likely to...

Obesity linked to blood cancer, study finds

Researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine have found a strong link between obesity and a blood condition called clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential...

Marijuana use linked to increased risk of peripheral artery disease

Study Presentation at SCAI 2023 New research findings were unveiled at the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) 2023 Scientific Sessions. The study revealed that...