Researchers develop new method to treat heart disease
Some people live much longer than average, partly due to their DNA.
A recent study from the University of Salerno and elsewhere showed that it...
New finding may help develop effective dementia vaccine
In a new study, researchers reported that preventive treatment for dementia may proceed to clinical trials after successful animal testing.
They are looking to develop...
Turmeric may help develop effective anti-cancer drug
Curcumin, a polyphenol extracted from Curcuma longa, also known as turmeric, has gained attention from scientists worldwide for its biological properties as an antioxidant,...
Vitamin D may help boost protection against infections
In a new study, researchers have led the development of a new model for studying vitamin D's role in infection prevention.
They found that vitamin...
Why high blood pressure and cold medicines don’t mix
Cold medicines are not off-limits if you have heart disease, but patients with high blood pressure, or hypertension, should check the label carefully when choosing...
Scientists find a way to cure blindness
In a new study, researchers inserted a gene for a green-light receptor into the eyes of blind mice and, a month later, the mice...
Why only humans are easy to have heart attacks
Atherosclerosis is the clogging of arteries with fatty deposits. It is the cause of one-third of deaths worldwide due to heart disease.
There are many...
These new eye drops may help treat dry eye disease effectively
Dry eye disease is caused by abnormalities in the tear fluid and results in dry areas over the cornea, the transparent outer layer of...
What comes first in Alzheimer’s, beta-amyloid plaques or memory problems?
The scientific community has long believed that beta-amyloid, a protein that can clump together and form sticky plaques in the brain, is the first...
This therapy could reduce incontinence, pain in men after prostate surgery
For decades, therapy to strengthen pelvic muscles has been the standard treatment for men dealing with urinary incontinence after prostate surgery.
But in a new...