This simple surgery can prevent strokes in people with heart problem
In a new study from McMaster University, researchers found that a simple surgery saves patients with heart arrhythmia from often-lethal strokes.
They found that removing...
Scientists find a new way to treat drug-resistant high blood pressure
In a new study from Columbia University, researchers found that brief pulses of ultrasound delivered to nerves near the kidney produced an effective drop...
COVID-19 could cause impotence in men, study finds
In a new study from the University of Miami, researchers found that the new coronavirus can linger in the penis and cause impotence in...
This study finds a big cause of poor memory in older people
In a recent study at the University of Washington, researchers found that one of the keys to having a healthy brain at any age...
This simple handgrip test can show your diabetes risk
In a new study from the universities of Bristol and Eastern Finland, researchers found that a simple test such as the strength of your...
A 47-year-old came home from a work trip and had two strokes
After back-to-back work trips, Stephanie Gerding came home on a Saturday completely exhausted. She had a headache and neck pain, but she thought a...
COVID-19 may strongly change your brain, study finds
In a new study from Georgia State University and elsewhere, researchers found that COVID-19 patients who receive oxygen therapy or experience fever show reduced...
Healthy lifestyles can benefit people with a high risk of colon cancer
In a new study from Vanderbilt University, researchers found that people with a high polygenic risk score for colorectal cancer could benefit more from...
Many common drugs can cause irregular heartbeat, study finds
In a new study from Washington University in St. Louis, researchers found that dozens of commonly used drugs, including antibiotics, antinausea and anticancer medications,...
COVID-19 can trigger recurrent blood clots in arms, study finds
In a new study from Rutgers University, researchers report the first instance of COVID-19 triggering a rare recurrence of potentially serious blood clots in...