Common chewing gum sweetener could make medical hydrogels much safer
Imagine treating long-term illnesses like epilepsy, chronic pain, or paralysis not with pills, but with tiny soft devices that work inside your body, blending...
Alzheimer’s blood tests may be less accurate for some people, study warns
Blood tests designed to detect Alzheimer’s disease are being marketed as quick and convenient tools for diagnosing memory problems. But new research from Rutgers...
Many women choose to extend breast cancer hormone therapy
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women. Many types of breast cancer grow in response to hormones like estrogen or...
Alzheimer’s biomarkers found in other dementias can complicate diagnosis
An international study led by the University of Gothenburg has revealed that proteins typically associated with Alzheimer’s disease—β-amyloid and tau—are also found in people...
New imaging tool could revolutionize how we detect heart disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, taking a life every 33 seconds and accounting for about 20% of...
This diabetes drug can help improve heart function
A commonly prescribed diabetes medication may do more than just lower blood sugar—it could also help protect the heart. New research from the University...
Study finds new way to treat fatty liver disease
Fatty liver disease, especially a type called non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), is becoming a serious health problem across the world. It affects about...
Blood test for Alzheimer’s is very accurate in these people
A new study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia has found that a blood test measuring plasma p-tau217 is highly accurate in detecting beta-amyloid (Aβ)...
AI can detect more than 170 types of cancer
When a patient shows signs of a brain tumor—such as double vision—the usual next step is a biopsy to collect tissue and analyze it....
What cholesterol and blood pressure could say about your Alzheimer’s risk
Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that slowly affects a person’s memory, thinking, and behavior. It mostly happens in older adults, but age isn't...