A new vision for heart treatment: 3D computer models
Heart disease patients could soon have gentler treatment options, thanks to a new 3D computer technology that shows how blood flows in the heart's...
Woman survives stroke in 2 parts of the brain at age 29
After a night of partying, 29-year-old Bethany Moeddel felt nauseous and had a headache. A hangover, she figured.
She couldn't sleep it off, though, because...
Screening can detect early signs of Alzheimer’s, but many older people ignore it
When we think about regular health check-ups, we often think about checking our blood pressure or sugar levels.
But our minds need regular check-ups too,...
Scientists find new biomarkers for prostate cancer diagnosis
Researchers from the University of South Australia (UniSA) have discovered three new biomarkers that can help identify and differentiate aggressive forms of prostate cancer.
This...
New findings about kidney functions and predictors of disease
Kidneys play an important role in our bodies. They keep things in balance by getting rid of waste and extra fluids, which leave our...
Early detection of deadly heart condition now possible
A new study led by researchers at University College London (UCL) suggests that combining two heart scan techniques could help doctors spot a life-threatening...
Breast cancer survivors age faster, study finds
About one in every eight women will face breast cancer during their lifetime. Thanks to medical advancements, many of these women will beat this...
Common anxiety drugs may harm your cognitive functions
Anxiety and sleep problems can be quite troublesome. To help with these issues, doctors often prescribe a group of medications known as benzodiazepines.
These drugs...
How fatty liver disease may boost dementia risk
A new study has found a link between a common health problem called non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and a higher risk of dementia. Non-alcoholic...
These people may have strokes at much younger ages, study finds
The Hmong are people who originally come from mountainous regions in places like Laos, China, Vietnam, and Thailand.
Many of them helped the United States...