How heart attacks trigger the body to increase sleep for healing
A recent study from Mount Sinai reveals that after a heart attack, the heart signals the brain to increase sleep, helping the heart recover...
Standing desks cannot lower blood pressure effectively
A study led by a researcher from West Virginia University found that switching between sitting and standing at work can help reduce time spent...
This common blood pressure drug could slow down aging in older people
The aging process, marked by a decline in body functions and a higher risk of diseases, continues to puzzle scientists. Although there’s no cure...
Why skin issues can indicate kidney diseases
When people think about kidney disease, they often focus on its role in filtering blood, managing fluid levels, and balancing minerals.
But what many don’t...
What to avoid when managing high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a widespread condition that raises the risk of serious health issues like heart disease and stroke. The foods...
Surprising link between cholesterol levels and stroke survival
Cholesterol is often linked to heart disease, but its role in strokes is less clear. Recent research, published in Science Bulletin, sheds light on how...
New gold technology could sterilize implants and fight infections
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have developed a new method to sterilize medical implants using gold nanorods.
This technology uses tiny rods...
Sharp rise in kidney disease in women linked to diabetes and high blood pressure
A new analysis has revealed that the number of chronic kidney disease (CKD) cases among women globally has nearly tripled over the past three...
Study finds a new drug that relieves chronic nerve pain without side effects
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and the Burke Neurological Institute have made an exciting discovery—a new drug that could offer relief to people suffering...
Understanding common causes of brain cancer
Brain cancer is a complex disease that can be both frightening and difficult to understand. While medical research has made progress in recent years,...