Personalized brain stimulation could improve walking for people with Parkinson’s
Researchers at UCSF have developed a new, personalized approach to deep brain stimulation (DBS) that significantly improves walking in people with Parkinson’s disease.
The study,...
Why beetroot juice could help lower blood pressure in older adults
Drinking beetroot juice could help lower blood pressure in older adults by changing the bacteria in their mouths, according to a new study from...
Did the pandemic age our brains? New study suggests it might have
The COVID-19 pandemic may have aged our brains faster—even if we were never infected with the virus—according to a new study led by researchers...
Cancer drugs may help reverse Alzheimer’s brain changes, study finds
In a groundbreaking study, scientists from UC San Francisco and the Gladstone Institutes have identified two cancer drugs that could help reverse the harmful...
Strong muscles reduce type 2 diabetes risk regardless of genetics
A large-scale epidemiological study conducted by researchers at the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) has shown that high muscle strength significantly reduces the risk...
How to lower blood sugar quickly without insulin
High blood sugar, also called hyperglycemia, can be dangerous if left untreated. For people with type 2 diabetes or those who do not take...
Blood test could detect liver cancer years before diagnosis
Early detection of cancer can save lives, especially for liver cancer, which is usually found at a late stage when treatment options are limited.
A...
Why heart failure drugs still important after recovery
People with heart failure often take several medicines to help their heart work better and prevent serious problems.
Heart failure means the heart cannot pump...
Best breakfast foods to eat to reduce high blood pressure
Keeping your blood pressure under control is important for staying healthy. High blood pressure can lead to serious problems like heart disease and stroke....
Cannabis-inspired drug can reduce pain without addiction risk
Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine and Stanford University have developed a new compound that may offer pain relief without the risks linked...