These common diabetes drugs may harm heart health, study finds
Researchers from Northwestern University have uncovered significant cardiovascular risks associated with two drugs frequently used to treat Type 2 diabetes after the initial medication,...
Olympic vision: strabismus, coloboma and eyeglasses on the world stage
Olympic gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik, affectionately dubbed “pommel horse guy” by the internet, is capturing hearts not just for his bronze-winning talent, but also for...
Scientists find link between thyroid treatment and heart disease risk
Researchers at the University of Michigan have discovered that the intensity of thyroid hormone treatment may be linked to an increased risk of heart-related...
Scientists discover white matter’s key role in spinal cord injury recovery
Spinal cord injuries, infections, and inflammatory diseases can cause severe pain and disability.
While some recovery is possible, scientists are exploring the best ways to...
Scientists discover link between meat production and disease outbreaks
New research has revealed a clear connection between the increase in meat production and the rise in animal-to-human disease outbreaks, known as zoonotic diseases.
This...
Scientists discover white matter’s key role in spinal cord injury recovery
Spinal cord injuries, infections, and inflammatory diseases can cause severe pain and disability.
While some recovery is possible, scientists are exploring the best ways to...
Scientists discover COVID-19 virus widespread in Virginia wildlife
New research shows that the COVID-19 virus, SARS-CoV-2, is widespread among wildlife in Virginia.
Researchers found the virus in six common backyard species and detected...
New treatments offer much-needed hope for patients suffering from chronic pain
Hundreds of millions of people around the world experience chronic pain – meaning pain that lasts longer than three months.
While the numbers vary from...
The best mobility aids for Parkinson’s patients
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement. It often causes tremors, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination. As the disease...
Research makes big AI breakthrough in rapid cancer testing
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed a new generation of artificial intelligence (AI) tools that can rapidly and inexpensively detect...