Researchers find new cause of multiple sclerosis
Scientists at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have made significant progress in understanding how the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) could trigger or worsen multiple sclerosis (MS).
The...
Colorful diets can protect your heart: the power of carotenes
Heart problems are often caused by a condition called atherosclerosis. This condition happens when fat, especially the "bad" type of fat called LDL cholesterol,...
A step forward in fighting deadly pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is a daunting adversary. Its late discovery and high mortality rate make it one of the leading causes of death from cancer.
On...
While tending to her grandmother after a stroke, she had one herself
Late one evening, Dawn Berry took a call from her grandmother's nursing home. Her grandmother had been found unresponsive in bed. What should they...
Gout drug shows promise in treating COVID-19, study finds
Researchers from the University of Georgia have discovered that probenecid, an anti-inflammatory drug typically used to treat gout, could significantly improve outcomes for patients...
Short bursts of vigorous activity can cut cancer risk
According to a recent study by the University of Sydney, Australia, engaging in a total of 4.5 minutes of vigorous activity each day can...
New ink enables 3D-printed heart muscle to beat
3D Printing Innovations for Cardiac Treatment
Researchers at Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have developed a hydrogel ink enriched...
Tick bites could trigger a surprising meat allergy in many Americans
What is Alpha-Gal Syndrome?
Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) is a condition caused by tick bites which triggers a serious allergy to meat in humans.
This allergic condition...
Why some people more likely to suffer from high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a prevalent condition affecting nearly half of all adults in the United States.
The American Heart Association...
The financial toxicity of cancer treatment: a hidden burden for patients
When Jessie Oldfield was diagnosed with cervical cancer while she was 23 weeks pregnant, she faced not only a physical and emotional battle, but...