Smartphone video may detect narrowed neck arteries, prevent strokes
In a study from National Taiwan University Hospital, scientists found narrowed arteries in the neck – a major risk factor for stroke – may...
Scientists find new clue in how COVID-19 harms the heart
Scientists from Houston Methodist found that patients with prior COVID may be twice as likely to have unhealthy endothelial cells that line the inside...
More women than men have chronic kidney disease, and more men develop kidney failure
In a study from the University Hospital of North Norway, scientists found although more women than men have chronic kidney disease (CKD), more men...
Common hormone disorder linked to stroke, heart attack, bone fracture
In a recent study from the University of Gothenburg, researchers found in the hormonal disorder primary hyperparathyroidism, patients’ risk of hip fracture is elevated...
Lower kidney function linked to higher dementia risk
In a study from Karolinska Institute, scientists found that people with reduced kidney function may have an increased risk of developing dementia.
Chronic kidney disease affects approximately 15%...
Scientists find weight loss drugs that help stop COVID-19
In a recent study from Oregon Health & Science University, scientists found the virus that causes COVID-19 undertakes a massive takeover of the body’s...
People with COVID-19 have 25% higher risk of mental disease months after infection
Scientists from Oregon State University found that COVID-19 patients had a roughly 25% increased risk of developing a psychiatric disorder in the four months...
Good heart health may lower risk for brain vessel disease
Scientists from Capital Medical University found that maintaining excellent cardiovascular health may lower the risk for abnormalities in the small vessels of the brain.
Scientists...
Many older people have LATE dementia, study finds
In a study from the University of Kentucky, scientists found the most definitive assessment yet of the prevalence of a form of dementia classified...
Most people infected with omicron didn’t know it
In a study from Cedars-Sinai, scientists found the majority of people who were likely infected with the omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that...