This ultrasound method may open door to Alzheimer’s treatment
In a new study, researchers found that focused ultrasound is a safe and effective way to target and open areas of the blood-brain barrier,...
Migraine headaches? Aspirin may help with treatment and prevention
In a new study, researchers found that aspirin may help with the treatment and prevention of migraine headaches.
The research was conducted by a team...
Many people with high risks do not develop early signs of heart disease
In two new studies, researchers found that many people with diabetes, high cholesterol, or high blood pressure, do not develop early signs of heart...
Common gum disease linked to obesity
Obesity and gum (periodontal) disease are among the most common diseases in the United States.
In a new study, researchers found that these chronic conditions...
This study shows a big cause of artery hardening, and a drug treatment
Atherosclerosis is a common artery hardening disease. The health condition occurs when fat, cholesterol and other substances build up in the walls of arteries.
The...
Ancient Indian herb may help treat diabetes
Alternative medicines are becoming increasingly popular for the treatment of chronic illness, primarily because of people’s perception that plant-based medicines are less toxic and...
Researchers find the key to treating high blood pressure
With one in four adults suffering from high blood pressure in the UK and over 1.1 billion people across the globe, it is one...
Arm cuff blood pressure results may not effectively predict heart disease
Central blood pressure, also called blood pressure amplification, is measured at the aorta, the artery closest to the heart.
In a recent study from the...
Chronic opioid use may increase risk of this mental problem
In a new study, researchers found that long-term (chronic) treatment with opioids, such as morphine, prior to trauma enhances fear learning.
The findings link chronic...
Smoking may cause white scars on the brain
It's quite possible that you are one of those people with white spots on the brain.
Healthy people aren't spared them, but sick individuals may...