Scientists find new biomarkers for mental diseases with brain imaging
Psychiatric disorders, like depression, have long posed challenges in diagnosis and treatment due to their reliance on subjective assessments of symptoms.
However, recent research has...
Scientists find 187 new genes related to prostate cancer
A monumental global study has significantly advanced our understanding of prostate cancer genetics, identifying 451 genetic variants linked to the disease's risk.
Led by the...
Study questions blood pressure lowering in stroke patients
A new study by Dr. Eva Mistry from the University of Cincinnati and UC Health suggests that the common practice of lowering systolic blood...
New PREVENT calculator estimates long-term heart disease risk
A team of experts has introduced a new risk calculator called PREVENT, designed to estimate an individual's risk of cardiovascular events, including heart attack,...
New hope for pancreatic cancer treatment
Exciting developments from VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center and the VCU Institute of Molecular Medicine (VIMM) offer new hope in the fight against pancreatic...
Early heart rhythm problem linked to higher dementia risk
A new study has found that people who develop atrial fibrillation (AF) at a younger age are at a higher risk for several types...
Chinese medicine shows promise in COVID-19 recovery, study finds
A study by the School of Chinese Medicine at Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) reports that over half of COVID-19 patients treated during Hong...
This eye problem linked to higher crash risk in drivers
A recent Australian study presented at the American Academy of Ophthalmology's annual meeting suggests that not just clarity of vision, but the width of...
Once-weekly insulin could revolutionize diabetes treatment
A groundbreaking trial called ONWARDS 5 may change the game for people with type 2 diabetes by introducing a once-a-week insulin dose paired with...
Even small drops in kidney function could harm heart health, study finds
A comprehensive study from Ontario, Canada, published in The BMJ, has highlighted that even slight declines in kidney function can have significant health implications.
This...