Scientists develop novel blood test for brain tumors
Genetic mutations that promote the growth of the most common type of adult brain tumors can be accurately detected and monitored in blood samples...
What you need to know about colon cancer
Colon cancer is on the rise, especially among younger age groups and prompt diagnosis is key to improving chance of survival.
Sameet Shah, M.D., gastroenterologist...
Blood test could identify COVID-19 patients at risk of cytokine storm
Scientists have identified a blood profile that could help identify COVID-19 patients at greatest risk of deterioration and direct them towards trials of specific...
Flu and COVID-19 are bad enough, but they also can raise stroke risk
It's flu season. In the middle of a coronavirus pandemic.
Is this any time to be thinking about your risk of stroke?
Yes, researchers say. Having...
Scientists find most effective drugs for common neuropathic pain
More than 20 million people in the U.S. suffer neuropathic pain.
At least 25% of those cases are classified as unexplained and considered cryptogenic sensory...
These healthy foods may help lower risk of type 2 diabetes
In two recent studies, researchers in the U.S. and Europe found higher consumption of fruit, vegetables, and whole-grain foods are linked to a lower...
This common health problem strongly linked to COVID-19 death
Obesity is known to increase the risk of respiratory infections and hinder pulmonary function.
There’s an emerging pattern in the treatment of COVID-19 patients that...
Scientists find new clues about Parkinson’s disease
As the brain processes information, electrical charges zip through its circuits and neurotransmitters pass molecular messages from cell to cell.
Both forms of communication are...
When you have a stroke may determine if you survive
New research from the University of Georgia found that stroke patients admitted to rural hospitals over the weekend may be at higher risk of...
This common mental issue could be a sign of high dementia risk
Older adults with severe apathy, or lack of interest in usual activities, may have a greater chance of developing dementia than people with few...