Stress Hormone May Help the Brain Repair Itself
Scientists have discovered an unexpected role for a well-known stress hormone in the brain.
The finding could improve our understanding of how the brain repairs...
7 Blood Proteins May Help Track Alzheimer’s Stage
A simple blood draw is moving closer to providing information about Alzheimer’s disease that once required expensive brain scans.
Researchers have identified a group of...
New Test May Beat Painful Urinary Tract Infections
Urinary tract infections, often called UTIs, are among the most common bacterial infections. They affect millions of people every year, especially women.
About half of...
Scientists Find a Key to Treating High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world.
It happens when blood pushes against artery walls with too much...
Lower Blood Pressure Target May Prevent More Heart Problems
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in adults and a major cause of heart disease and stroke.
Because it often...
Kidney Disease Can Hide Behind Everyday Symptoms
Kidney disease can develop quietly, and many people do not realize they have it until significant damage has already occurred.
This is especially important for...
Top Blood Pressure Number May Matter Most
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems worldwide.
It often causes no obvious symptoms, but over time it can damage blood...
One Pill Could Help Prevent Heart Attacks and Strokes
Heart disease remains the world’s leading cause of death, but many of its biggest risks can be treated with medicines that have been available...
Why Blood Cancer Can be Linked to Autoimmune Disease
Scientists in Australia have uncovered a surprising link between blood cancer and diseases in which the immune system attacks the body.
The finding may help...
One Cup of Vegetables May Help Protect Your Heart
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, taking nearly 18 million lives each year.
It includes several conditions that affect the heart and...