Scientists Discover Hidden Cause of Dangerous Heart Rhythm Disorders
Heart rhythm diseases are among the most dangerous heart problems in the world.
Every year, they affect millions of people and can lead to fainting,...
Scientists Discover Tiny ‘Switches’ That Could Transform High Blood Pressure Treatment
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common and dangerous health problems in the world.
Millions of people live with it...
Scientists use the brain’s own cleaning system to remove toxic proteins in Alzheimer’s
Scientists around the world have been searching for better ways to treat Alzheimer’s disease, a condition that slowly destroys memory and thinking ability.
Millions of...
Could a dementia drug help people recover from alcohol addiction?
A team of researchers at the University of Kentucky has discovered early evidence that a drug developed for Alzheimer’s disease may also help reduce...
Major breast cancer study shows patients may need only five days of radiotherapy
Scientists have confirmed that many people with early-stage breast cancer may only need five days of radiotherapy after surgery instead of the traditional three-week...
New Drug Can Help Older Skin Stay Younger and Heal Faster
As people grow older, their skin changes in many ways. It becomes thinner, weaker, and slower to repair itself after injury.
Cuts, scrapes, burns, and...
Scientists Find Strong Genetic Link Behind Sudden Cardiac Arrest In Young People
A major new study from researchers at Cedars-Sinai has found that younger people who suffer sudden cardiac arrest are much more likely to have...
Healthy Habits May Overcome Genetic Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
A large new study suggests that even people with a high genetic risk for type 2 diabetes may be able to greatly lower their...
New Blood Test Could Detect Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Years Before Symptoms Appear
Scientists in Germany have developed a new blood test that may help doctors detect Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease long before patients begin showing...
Targeting Inflammation May Help Overcome Drug Resistance in Colon Cancer
Researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine and MD Anderson Cancer Center have uncovered a surprising reason why many colorectal cancers stop responding to targeted drugs.
The...