Virtual Reality Breakthrough Could Help Stroke Survivors Regain Hand Function
A stroke happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel bursts.
Brain cells can begin to die...
Can a Simple Supplement Help the Liver Heal Better After Surgery?
The liver is one of the most remarkable organs in the human body. Unlike most other organs, it has the ability to regrow after...
Simple Heart Test Plus AI May Predict Sudden Cardiac Death Earlier
Most people know that heart attacks are dangerous, but fewer realize that sudden cardiac arrest is often even more deadly.
During sudden cardiac arrest, the...
These Everyday Foods Could Quietly Raise Your Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common long-term health problems around the world.
Millions of people live with it, and...
Why Many Older People Stop Using Cholesterol Drug Statins
Statins are among the most commonly prescribed medicines in the world. They are used to lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart...
What Really Causes Cancer?
Cancer begins when cells in the body start to grow out of control. This usually happens after changes, called mutations, build up in a...
Scientists Discover a Surprising Cause of Inflammation in Type 2 Diabetes
For many years, doctors believed that high blood sugar was the main reason people with type 2 diabetes developed serious health problems.
Because of this,...
Why Peripheral Vascular Disease Is Often Missed in Women
Peripheral vascular disease, often called PVD, is a group of conditions that affect blood vessels outside the heart and brain.
These diseases can reduce blood...
Why an Underactive Thyroid Can Make Your Whole Body Feel Slower
Most people think metabolism is simply about how quickly the body burns calories or whether someone gains weight easily. In reality, metabolism is much...
The Best Way to Beat High Blood Pressure May Be More Than Lowering the...
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common long-term health conditions in the world.
More than one in three adults live...