Diet, exercise and ‘The Stents’ contributed to his recovery after a massive heart attack
One New Year's Day, Rick St. Sauveur pulled a 10-hour shift at the supermarket where he was an assistant manager.
He felt great, even after...
Common causes of delirium in older people
Delirium is a sudden change in a person's mental state that can cause confusion, disorientation, and difficulty focusing.
It can be frightening for both the...
Research finds new biomarker for early detection of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that impacts millions of people worldwide, leading to cognitive decline, memory loss, and other neurological symptoms.
It is...
Lower BMI linked to early signs of cognitive impairment
Body mass index (BMI) is a number calculated from a person's weight and height.
It is determined by dividing the weight in kilograms by the...
9 in 10 people need better treatment for high blood pressure
Researchers from the University of Gothenburg have found that many individuals with high blood pressure, or hypertension, may require more intensive treatment to reduce...
Why cold sores don’t lead to brain infections: New research unveils key defense mechanism
More than half of us carry the herpesvirus, which causes cold sores. Despite its ability to infect nerve cells, it rarely leads to serious...
Scientists develop new drug to reverse multiple sclerosis damage
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that damages the protective insulation, called myelin, around nerve cells.
This leaves the nerve cells exposed, like bare wires,...
New biomaterial offers hope for regrowing damaged joint cartilage
Scientists at Northwestern University have developed a new bioactive material that can regenerate damaged cartilage in joints.
This material, which looks like a rubbery goo,...
EMS training on key skills improves heart attack survival
A nationwide study has found that emergency medical services (EMS) agencies that adopt several critical best practices have higher survival rates among heart attack...
Omega-3 supplements: A new hope for lowering high cholesterol
Fish oil supplements, packed with omega-3 fatty acids, are already a multi-billion dollar industry.
About 2 out of every 25 people in the U.S. and...