Baby boomers need to be aware of this dangerous eye disease
A recent study from Kellogg Eye Center found that more Americans are being diagnosed with eye complications of shingles.
But older adults can call the...
New TB vaccine could be a therapy for bladder cancer
The human immune system can recognize and eliminate not only germs but also cancer cells.
This is why treatments with weakened germs can help the...
How much should you worry about that ‘extra’ heartbeat?
People may feel a flip-flop in their chest when they’re under stress, haven’t slept well or even during normal activity.
They may say, “I felt...
This new drug may help to preserve brain cells after stroke
After 50 years of research and the testing of over 1,000 drugs, there is new hope for preserving brain cells for a time after...
Fat around your arteries may actually keep them healthy
In a new study, researchers found that the fat around our arteries may play an important role in keeping those blood vessels healthy.
The finding...
Scientists find an important cause of schizophrenia
In a new study, researchers found that lack of oxygen during the period anticipating childbirth can be a cause of schizophrenia.
They described how this...
This study shows a cause of high blood pressure in people with sleep apnea
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) affects an estimated 22 million Americans.
In addition to sleep problems, the condition can cause other health issues, including high blood...
Big breakthrough in COVID–19 vaccine development
In a new study, researchers have met a key milestone in their fast-tracked research to develop a vaccine for the coronavirus, COVID-19.
The research was...
Many people with diabetes refuse insulin therapy, delaying blood sugar control
Patients with type 2 diabetes who have high levels of blood sugar are at greater risk of serious complications such as chronic kidney disease,...
A healthy diet is good for men’s heart, brain, and sperm count
In a new study, researchers found that a healthy diet is good for men’s brain and heart, and also their sperm count.
Sperm count can...