New finding may help develop better treatment of gout
In a new study, researchers have found a new therapeutic target for the treatment of gout, a common type of arthritis that causes episodes...
Researchers develop new treatment for urinary tract infections
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common bacterial infections. They’re a major burden on global healthcare.
Previous research has shown about 25%...
Middle-aged adults with this mental problem may have a heart attack easily
In a new study, researchers found middle-aged adults who show symptoms of borderline personality disorder may be at greater risk for a heart attack.
They...
Scientists find a better way to treat joint inflammation
In a new study, researchers found a way to enhance the efficacy and prolonging the duration of action of a drug commonly used to...
This test may better detect a common genetic cause of autism
In a new study, researchers found a new stand-alone test can more precisely diagnose people with a common genetic cause of autism than the...
One avocado a day helps lower ‘bad’ cholesterol for heart health
In a new study, researchers found eating one avocado a day may help keep "bad cholesterol" at bay.
The research was conducted by a team...
Many women get unnecessary mammograms before breast surgery
In a new study, researchers found that nearly one-third of women younger than 40 underwent mammography before breast reduction surgery.
The research was conducted by...
PTSD nearly doubles infection risk
In a new study, researchers found people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) were 1.8 times as likely to have any infection as those without...
Scientists find new way to detect heart rhythm problems after stroke
In a new study, researchers have developed a new method to detect irregular heartbeats after stroke.
The new method outperformed the approach that’s currently used...
New blood test could predict stroke risk in people with diabetes
Having diabetes is a risk factor for many other health conditions, including stroke.
“Every 40 seconds an American has a stroke,” says Frederick Korley, M.D.,...