How AI can fight against infectious diseases
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a vital tool for infectious disease researchers in just five years, accelerating progress in medical science and public health.
This...
New stroke surgery eligibility criteria can save more lives
Do you know about a treatment for stroke called endovascular thrombectomy? It's a procedure that can save the lives of people who have a...
Scientists find a new drug for treating kidney cancer
Do you know someone who has had kidney cancer? Maybe you've heard of a drug called everolimus.
It's a medicine that doctors are testing to...
What happens in our body when we encounter and fight off a virus like...
Respiratory viruses like influenza virus (flu), SARS-CoV-2 (which causes COVID) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can make us sick by infecting our respiratory system,...
Climb the stairs, lug the shopping, chase the kids. Incidental vigorous activity linked to...
Many people know exercise reduces the risk of cancers, including liver, lung, breast and kidney.
But structured exercise is time-consuming, requires significant commitment and often...
Alcohol drinking kills more and more women, study shows
A recent study has found that more and more women are dying from problems related to drinking too much alcohol.
Even though men are still...
Walking more steps can benefit people with heart failure
It's no surprise that exercise is good for your heart.
But did you know that even small amounts of walking could make a big difference,...
Scientists find new treatment for chronic immune system disease
Researchers at Tulane University have identified a novel approach for treating eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a chronic immune system disease that can cause children to...
Scientists find how to predict mild cognitive impairment years before symptoms
Have you ever thought about what happens inside our bodies that can cause diseases like Alzheimer's?
Scientists are always curious about these questions, and they...
Dallas radio personality gets a new heart after cardiac problems take a toll
Hal Harbuck was walking from the dock to his family's lake cabin when he felt a severe pain in his chest. Having recently been...