Scientists find best clot-busting drug for stroke recovery
A recent meta-analysis published in Neurology suggests that tenecteplase, a clot-busting drug, may be slightly more effective than alteplase in helping people recover from ischemic stroke....
High-potency cannabis makes a mark on your DNA, study shows
A new study published in Molecular Psychiatry has revealed that frequent use of high-potency cannabis, which contains 10% or more THC (the psychoactive substance in cannabis),...
Fermented black garlic extract could fight prostate cancer
Researchers from the University of Cordoba and the Maimónides Biomedical Research Institute (IMIBIC) have found that an extract from fermented black garlic may help...
Early signs of mini-stroke everyone needs to know
A Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), often referred to as a mini-stroke, is a brief episode where stroke-like symptoms appear and then disappear, usually within...
Scientists find a surprising cause of Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers from Yale-NUS College have made a significant discovery that could change how we understand Alzheimer’s disease, a condition that affects memory and cognitive...
How diet impacts high blood pressure: Foods to avoid
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects millions of people worldwide and is a leading cause of heart disease and stroke. While various...
This simple dietary change could help prevent heart disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death around the world, claiming almost 18 million lives each year. While many things contribute to heart...
Scientists find a new way to reduce pain after surgery
At the Medical University of South Carolina, a group of researchers has discovered something that could change how we manage pain after surgery. The...
Excess body fat is a big cause of high breast cancer risk
A new study from Spain suggests that almost 40% of hormone-positive breast cancer cases in postmenopausal women could be linked to excess body fat.
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Chaplain celebrates 4 birthdays: The day he was born, plus 3 more when his...
When Richard A. Thompson III walks through hospital corridors or on their grounds with families of loved ones who are injured or sick or...