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Delayed stroke care may increase disability risk

When a stroke strikes, time is one of the most important factors that decides whether a person can recover or live with long-term disability. A...

Long-term heart burn drugs not linked to stomach cancer

People who take proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for a long time to treat acid reflux or stomach ulcers may not need to worry about...

Scientists find a hidden “aging clock” in human sperm—and it may affect the next...

Scientists have discovered a previously hidden biological “aging clock” in human sperm, revealing a new way that a father’s age might influence the health...

New tool could help spot and prevent chronic kidney disease early

A new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden suggests that even small changes in kidney function—within what is normally considered a healthy range—could help...

Eye tests may reveal hidden heart problems in people with diabetes

A new study from the University of Leicester has found that a simple eye test could help spot hidden heart problems in people with...

Can diet and simple stool tests predict IBD flares before symptoms begin?

A large study led by the University of Edinburgh has found that simple stool tests already used in NHS care, combined with information about...

Scientists discover human heart can regrow cells after heart attack

Groundbreaking research from the University of Sydney, the Baird Institute, and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital has found that the human heart is capable of...

Early treatment can delay rheumatoid arthritis for years

A new study from King’s College London has found that treating people who are at high risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can delay...

The time of day can make a stroke worse, study finds

A new study by scientists at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) has found that the severity of a stroke can depend on...

New Alzheimer’s drug targets inflammation without harming brain function

A group of researchers has created a promising new compound that may help lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease in people with a certain...