Scientists discover new pain organ in the skin
In a new study, researchers have discovered a new sensory organ that is able to detect painful mechanical damage, such as pricks and impacts.
The...
New drug could improve survival in pancreatic cancer
In a new study, researchers found a new drug could help improve survival in people with pancreatic cancer.
A clinical trial testing the new drug...
Over half of patients skip or stop using high blood pressure drugs
In a new study, researchers found that more than half of people under 65 who have high blood pressure skip or stop taking their...
Older people need to watch out for ‘silent’ strokes after surgery
In a new study, researchers found that covert—or 'silent' - strokes are common in older people after they have elective, non-cardiac surgery.
The strokes can...
Scientists discover genes for both late- and early-onset Alzheimer’s
In a new study, researchers have identified a pair of genes that influence risk for both late-onset and early-onset Alzheimer's disease.
The finding could provide...
Stare at your phone, see your blood pressure? It could happen
Smile! Your phone's camera might someday be able to check your blood pressure.
A new study shows accurate readings can be captured from short videos...
Virtual reality may help treat severe pain
In a new study, researchers found that virtual reality (VR) can be used to reduce severe pain in patients.
The research was conducted by a...
Walking before dinner cannot lower blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes
In a new study, researchers found a brisk evening walk before dinner does not affect glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes.
They found...
Tiring easily may warn of future heart trouble
Fatigue is universal, a feeling that becomes increasingly familiar as people get older.
But when you fatigue too easily, it may not just be related...
Migraine headaches linked to dementia, but only in women
In a new study, researchers found that migraine headaches are linked to dementia.
The research was conducted by a team from Germany and France.
The team...