Study shows link between COVID-19 and Alzheimer’s-related brain changes
A new study has found that people who had COVID-19 may have an increased risk of developing changes in the brain linked to Alzheimer’s...
Study finds 58 new drug targets for heart failure
Heart failure is a serious and widespread condition that affects millions of people worldwide.
It occurs when the heart can’t pump blood efficiently, leading to symptoms like fatigue,...
Smart eating for heart disease and dementia prevention
Diabetes and dementia are two serious health challenges that affect millions of people worldwide.
The good news is that science has shown us that what...
New tool can predict stroke outcome with 93% accuracy
Stroke is a major global health challenge, ranking as the second leading cause of death worldwide and the fifth in the United States.
Given the...
New research finds the cause of sudden death in epilepsy
Scientists at Southern Methodist University have uncovered new clues about Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP), a rare but devastating condition that claims about 3,000 lives...
Music may help speed up recovery after surgery
Recovering from surgery can be a challenging experience, but a simple and enjoyable activity—listening to music—may help reduce pain, anxiety, and the need for medication,...
Scientists find the key to curing type 2 diabetes
Our bodies rely on tiny structures called mitochondria to generate energy for our cells. These structures are often described as the "powerhouses" of the...
Scientists find a new way to fight inflammation
Mitochondria, often called the powerhouses of the cell, do more than produce energy. A recent study published in Science Advances by researchers in Navdeep Chandel’s lab...
Popular diabetes and weight loss drug may increase risk of vision loss
A new study from Mass Eye and Ear suggests that people taking semaglutide, a drug sold as Ozempic and Wegovy, may have a higher risk of developing a rare...
AI shows promise in detecting and segmenting lung tumors
A new artificial intelligence model has demonstrated high accuracy in detecting and outlining lung tumors on CT scans, according to a study published in Radiology. This breakthrough...