Older women may face higher risk from gene therapy for eye diseases
New research led by the University of Bristol has found that older women may be more sensitive to harmful side effects from gene therapy...
How to prevent high blood pressure effectively
Our bodies are truly amazing. They work like well-oiled machines, and one of their most important jobs is to pump blood all around to...
Harvard study shows a big cause of multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a serious disease that affects the brain and spinal cord.
It damages the protective covering around nerves, known as the myelin...
How blood vessel cells may be fueling heart disease
Heart disease is one of the biggest health problems in the world. In the United States, it causes about one in every four deaths.
A...
How blood pressure numbers may help prevent stroke and dementia
Scientists from the University of Miami have made an important discovery about blood pressure and brain health.
Their new study shows that the lower number...
New cholesterol drug offers hope for people who can’t take statins
Cholesterol is a natural and important substance in the body, but having too much of it—especially LDL cholesterol, also known as "bad" cholesterol—can be...
Irregular sleep doubles heart failure risk
Getting good sleep is important for everyone, but for people recovering from heart failure, keeping a regular sleep schedule might be even more critical.
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This weekly drug can treat Parkinson’s tremors
A new weekly injectable drug could transform the lives of more than eight million people living with Parkinson's disease, potentially replacing the need for...
Common painkillers may increase antibiotic resistance, study finds
Ibuprofen and acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) are some of the most common medications people take for pain or fever.
But a new study from...
How light affects your brain: A scientist’s story and breakthroughs
Dr. Randy J. Nelson is one of the world’s top experts on how our body clocks, called circadian rhythms, affect our brain and health.
In...