How the brain and immune system may worsen heart attacks
A heart attack happens when arteries become clogged, cutting off blood flow and oxygen to the heart. This can lead to serious damage and...
Scientists find key cause of chronic pain in the brain
New research from the University of Colorado Boulder has uncovered a key brain circuit that decides whether short-term pain becomes long-lasting chronic pain.
The discovery,...
Eating beef daily does not raise diabetes risk
A new study offers reassuring news for people concerned about red meat and its role in blood sugar and heart health.
Researchers have found that...
These two animal viruses could become next public health threats
For most people, dangerous viruses seem to appear suddenly, as if out of nowhere. COVID-19 taught the world that diseases jumping from animals to...
New MRI scan may replace risky heart failure test
Doctors often use a test called right heart catheterization to check how serious a person’s heart failure is. This test involves placing a thin...
A stiffening colon may cause cancer in younger adults
A new study shows that long-term inflammation in the colon may physically change the tissue in a way that encourages early-onset colorectal cancer (CRC).
Scientists...
High blood pressure at birth may predict heart risks later
High blood pressure is usually thought of as a problem for adults. But new research shows it may actually begin much earlier in life—even...
Heart disease and stroke deaths fall, but risks remain high for Americans
The number of people dying from heart disease and stroke in the United States has gone down after five years of increases, which were...
Hidden fat in the body can harm your brain and thinking ability
When people think about obesity and brain health, they often focus on weight or body size. But a new study suggests that the way...
Breathing exercises may help clear the brain, preventing Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s
Researchers are discovering that how we breathe might have a surprising effect on brain health.
A new study suggests that controlled breathing and brief exposure...