Scientists find the key to fighting gut infections
The peaceful and delicate co-existence of friendly gut bacteria and the immune system relies on highly coordinated information exchange between immune system cells and...
After stroke, an ‘astounding’ risk of heart problems
Women and men have a much higher risk of dangerous heart problems soon after their first stroke compared to people without stroke, even if...
Healthy lifestyle could slow frontotemporal dementia
In a new study, researchers found that a physically and mentally active lifestyle confers resilience to frontotemporal dementia (FTD), even in people whose genetic...
This number may predict coronary artery disease effectively
Because coronary artery disease (CAD) remains the leading cause of death worldwide, there is tremendous attention given to its risk factors.
Estrogen protects women’s cardiovascular...
This study finds a new way to treat pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is an aggressive form of pancreatic cancer.
It is a very aggressive disease, and people diagnosed only have a five-year survival...
New wound gel could effectively treat and prevent infections
In a new study, researchers have developed a new hydrogel-based on the body's natural peptide defense. It has been shown to prevent and treat...
Worried about brain lesions and dementia? Check this blood pressure number
The top number on a blood pressure test is widely viewed as the best gauge of a person's overall risk for heart disease.
But the...
Weight loss surgery greatly benefits people with obesity and diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that weight loss surgery could bring long-term health benefits in individuals with obesity and type 2 diabetes.
The research...
Just one night of sleep loss can increase Alzheimer’s biomarker in the body
In a new study, researchers found that when young, healthy men were deprived of just one night of sleep, they had higher levels of...
AI may help detect and grade prostate cancer effectively
In a new study, researchers have developed a method based on artificial intelligence (AI) for histopathological diagnosis and grading of prostate cancer.
They found that...