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Chronic pain may impact how your brain processes emotions

In a new study from UNSW Sydney, researchers found people with chronic pain have a disruption to their emotion functions in the brain. They found...

A better way to detect blood vessel inflammation in people with diabetes

In a new study from Nanyang Technological University and elsewhere, researchers have developed a simple method to detect blood vessel inflammation in diabetic patients. They...

‘Bad’ cholesterol in mid-life linked to dementia 10 years later

In a new study from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, researchers found high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in mid-life...

This drug can give your immune system a double boost against cancer

Cancer immunotherapies, which empower patients’ immune systems to eliminate tumors, are revolutionizing cancer treatment. Many patients respond well to these treatments, sometimes experiencing long-lasting remissions. But...

Scientists find a new way to detect diabetes-related blindness early

In a new study from Indiana University, researchers found new biomarkers in the eyes could unlock the key to helping manage diabetic retinopathy, and...

Aerobic exercise can boost healthy brain aging, study finds

Neuroscientists have long known that aerobic exercises, like walking, swimming, running, or biking, are largely beneficial for brain health. In a new study from Colorado...

Keto diet may help reverse common kidney disease, study finds

In a recent study published in Cell Metabolism, researchers have found a popular diet could hold the key to treating polycystic kidney disease (PKD). The study...

These 2 types of blood pressure drugs prevent heart disease equally well

In a new study from Geisinger Medical Center, researchers found people who are just beginning treatment for high blood pressure can benefit equally from...

This sleep problem could damage key blood vessels

Severe sleep apnea is associated with major changes in key arteries and could speed up vascular aging, according to new research. The study published Monday...

Moderate alcohol drinking linked to lower risk of heart attack, this study finds

In a new study from UCL, UK, researchers found moderate alcohol drinking may be linked to a decreased risk of heart attack, stroke, angina...