Blood Pressure Drugs May Affect Kidney Health
High blood pressure affects more than a billion people worldwide and is one of the biggest risk factors for heart disease and stroke.
Because it...
Blood Changes Reveal New Clues to Alzheimer’s
Scientists have found hundreds of changes in the blood that may help explain why some people develop memory and thinking problems linked to Alzheimer’s...
Mars Dust Could Threaten Astronauts’ Lungs, NASA Warns
Future astronauts exploring Mars will face a danger that may be much harder to avoid than extreme cold or radiation: dust.
NASA has released a...
Midlife Exercise May Help Prevent Dementia
Keeping the heart healthy in middle age may also help protect the brain decades later.
New research suggests that physical activity and healthy blood sugar...
New Pain Drug Could Reduce the Need for Opioids
A new experimental pain medicine may offer strong relief after surgery without using opioids.
In a clinical trial involving adults recovering from tummy tuck surgery,...
Could a Broccoli Compound Help Protect Dying Nerve Cells?
A common vegetable has given Australian scientists an unexpected lead in the search for better treatments for Friedreich ataxia.
A compound found naturally in broccoli...
Could Exercise Help the Body Fight Lung Tumors?
Exercise may do more than keep the body fit during cancer treatment. A new study suggests that physical activity can change the immune system...
Aging Joints Need Movement, Not Rest
When knees begin to ache or hips feel stiff, resting them can seem like the safest choice. But avoiding movement for too long may...
Scientists Find a New Weak Spot in Alzheimer’s
A protein that normally helps cells handle everyday signals may become harmful in dementia, according to new research from ETH Zurich.
Scientists have also created...
Hidden Weakness Found in Tough Ovarian Cancer
A small group of ovarian cancers that usually resist treatment may have an unexpected weakness.
Researchers in Japan and the United States found that some...