Common blood thinner may prevent strokes, study finds
A new study has revealed that apixaban, a commonly used blood thinner, could help prevent strokes in people with a little-known heart condition called...
Aspirin use may raise heart failure risk, study finds
A new study from the University of Freiburg has raised concerns about the long-term effects of aspirin, particularly for people who are already at risk of developing heart...
Adding these minerals to drinking water may help lower blood pressure
High blood pressure is a major health concern worldwide. It increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and early death. Many people struggle to...
Shrimp shells could help deliver medicine in space
Scientists are exploring a new way to deliver medicine in space using chitosan, a material made from shrimp shells.
Chitosan is already used on Earth...
From herbal tea to healing gel: Scientists transform malva nuts into medical hydrogels
Scientists at the University of Chicago have found a new use for an ingredient commonly found in herbal tea—malva nuts.
Instead of just being a...
Staying heart healthy during American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month—a perfect opportunity for members of the George Washington University community to take a closer look at our own cardiovascular...
Scientists discover simple procedure to ease post-amputation pain
Finding a reliable treatment for post-amputation pain has been difficult, but a new study suggests that a simple procedure called hydrodissection may offer relief.
Conducted...
Scientists discover how retinoic acid fights neuroblastoma in children
For nearly 50 years, doctors have known that the drug retinoic acid helps treat neuroblastoma, a type of solid tumor that occurs in children.
However,...
Scientists develop new drug to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Scientists have developed a new drug that could help fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria, a major threat to public health.
Every year, around 35,000 people in the...
New treatment offers hope for deadly brain cancer
A groundbreaking experimental treatment for glioblastoma, one of the deadliest brain cancers, has been published in Nature Medicine, bringing new hope for patients.
The treatment, developed...