Many women with pregnancy complications have higher heart disease risk
Many women who experienced gestational hypertension, gestational diabetes, or preeclampsia during pregnancy are not receiving appropriate postpartum care to reduce their future risk of...
Inflammation markers predict mortality in people with liver disease
Cirrhosis is a severe liver condition associated with various complications, including inflammation.
Recent research has uncovered a valuable insight: markers of inflammation can predict mortality...
Smart glove can help stroke patients recover hand functions
This month marks a significant milestone for stroke survivors in British Columbia as they begin testing a groundbreaking new technology aimed at enhancing their...
Obesity-induced heart disease linked to Alzheimer’s protein, study finds
A transformative study from Deakin University has uncovered a surprising connection between obesity and amyloid beta, a protein typically associated with Alzheimer's Disease.
Published in...
AI can help detect rheumatic heart disease
A groundbreaking study led by researchers at Children's National Hospital has demonstrated the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to detect rheumatic heart disease (RHD)...
Tiny earbuds can monitor heart health in real-time
A revolutionary study spearheaded by Ph.D. student Metin Yarici at Imperial College London's Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering has brought us closer to...
This blood pressure drug offers new hope for healthy aging
Have you heard of rilmenidine?
It's a medicine usually given for high blood pressure. But there's exciting new research that suggests it might do much...
The lesser-known health benefit of Dry January: Cancer prevention
As we begin 2024, resolutions to eat healthier and exercise more are likely on many minds. This year, you may consider adding another:
Reducing alcohol...
The evolution of COVID-19: overcoming human immunity
Recent research from UCL has brought new insights into the ever-evolving battle between human immunity and SARS-CoV-2, mainly focusing on the latest variants, such...
Scientists find new way to prevent Parkinson’s disease in women
Researchers have long been puzzled by a curious fact: more men than women are diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
The reasons behind this gender disparity have...