This Simple Mistake Can Raise Your Blood Pressure Reading
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems worldwide, and many people do not know they have it.
It often causes no...
AI Brain Maps Reveal Which Regions May Age Faster Than the Rest
Scientists at the University of Southern California have developed an artificial intelligence system that can show how different parts of the brain age at...
Gene Changes May Reveal Why Spinal Discs Break Down and Harden
Back and neck pain affect millions of people, and damaged spinal discs are a major reason why.
New research suggests that changes in gene activity...
Heart Attacks Are Falling While Cancer Is Rising
Modern medicine is changing not only how long people live, but also which diseases they are most likely to experience as they grow older.
A...
Aggressive Prostate Cancer Signs May Not Reveal the Best Treatment
Doctors can learn a great deal about prostate cancer by examining the prostate after surgery.
A new study, however, shows that signs of an aggressive...
Mental Health Workers May Hold Surprisingly Harsh Views About Opioid Addiction
People struggling with opioid addiction often need support from health professionals, but new research suggests they may face judgment from some of the very...
Early Alzheimer’s Patients Are Missing Many Simple Steps That Could Protect Brain Health
People diagnosed with early Alzheimer’s disease may be highly motivated to protect their memory, but new research suggests that many are still missing everyday...
Microplastics and an Unhealthy Diet Could Be a Troubling Mix for the Liver
The liver is remarkably good at coping with everyday stress, but new research suggests that one of the world's most common plastics may make...
New Light Treatment Could Fight Based Gum Disease
Periodontitis is a common form of serious gum disease that can slowly damage the tissues and bone that hold teeth in place.
Researchers at Nagoya...
New Blood Test Uses Light to Spot Lung Cancer
A simple blood test could one day help doctors detect lung cancer without using expensive DNA sequencing.
Researchers at Tel Aviv University have developed a...