This disease may cause brain and liver damage, metabolic problems
A rare genetic disorder recently discovered by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center and their partners may cause serious health problems in both infants...
New blood test could detect lung cancer with just one cell
A research team in the UK has developed a groundbreaking blood test that could transform how doctors detect and track lung cancer.
The test, which...
Study finds how to cure type 2 diabetes
Mitochondria are small structures inside our cells that make energy. This energy helps cells do their jobs. When mitochondria don’t work properly, it can...
Artificial heart can regrow heart muscle, study finds
For a long time, doctors believed that once the heart was damaged, it could never fully heal.
But now, a new study led by a...
Doing this can lower early death risk in high blood pressure
A new study from Tulane University brings hopeful news for people with high blood pressure.
Researchers found that managing several key health risks at once...
A new drug could stop Alzheimer’s before memory loss begins
For many years, Alzheimer’s disease has remained one of the most difficult brain disorders to treat. Doctors often diagnose it only after memory problems...
This common painkiller may not be worth the health risk
A large review of research has found that tramadol, a strong painkiller often prescribed for long-term pain, may not be as helpful as many...
Tooth infection leads doctors to giant brain aneurysm
A visit to the doctor for tooth pain uncovered a woman’s “giant” brain aneurysm that required innovative, minimally invasive technology to treat.
Her health care...
Aggressive brain cancer doesn’t stop woman’s positive perspective
Chris Barry has a lot to live for.
At the top of her list are her two young grandchildren, Elena and Nicholas.
She’s determined to watch...
Eating prunes daily may help lower blood pressure
Prunes are dried plums that taste sweet and chewy without any added sugar. They are not only a tasty snack but also full of...