Vaccinating boys and girls against HPV can be a key to stopping cervical cancer
A groundbreaking study has made a strong case for the widespread vaccination of both boys and girls against HPV (human papillomavirus), suggesting it could...
Treating migraines: Ways to fight the pain with medication
Thought there was no hope for treating your migraine headaches? Don’t give up.
Migraines are headaches with intense pulsing or throbbing pain in one area...
People with inflammatory bowel disease have higher stroke risk, study finds
Living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) comes with its challenges, and now research suggests it could also increase the risk of having a stroke.
While...
Deep brain stimulation can be new Parkinson’s disease treatment
For people with Parkinson's disease, the future might look a little brighter thanks to groundbreaking research from Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
A recent study suggests...
Bystander CPR less likely in redlined neighborhoods
New research suggests that individuals living in neighborhoods historically subjected to the discriminatory practice of "redlining" are less likely to receive crucial lifesaving care...
Social life can help reduce dementia risk, study finds
A team from the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing at UNSW Sydney has discovered that older adults with strong social ties are less likely...
Scientists find new way to treat advanced Parkinson’s disease
Living with advanced Parkinson's disease can be incredibly challenging, especially when it seems like the current treatments are no longer effective.
But a new study...
Why menopause brings new heart disease risk to women
As women age, their risk of heart disease—the leading cause of death for women in the United States—increases.
The American Heart Association emphasizes the importance...
Vitamin B3 boost may help fight blood cancer
University of Minnesota scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery that could change how we treat blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma.
By using vitamin B3,...
Scientists find root cause of tau tangles in Alzheimer’s disease
While much research has focused on the buildup of amyloid plaques in Alzheimer's disease, a new study conducted by researchers from Yale School of...