Cats and Alzheimer’s: surprising brain similarities offer hope for humans and pets
Many people know that Alzheimer’s disease is a serious brain condition in humans, but few realize that our pets can suffer from something very...
New blood test could predict heart disease risk better than cholesterol levels alone
For nearly 60 years, doctors have relied on measuring cholesterol levels in the blood to identify people at high risk of cardiovascular disease.
But a...
Red meat in a healthy diet could benefit the brain, study suggests
For years, red meat has been linked to heart disease, prompting many health experts to recommend cutting back or eliminating it.
But new research from...
No water, no problem: The strange liquid that could host alien life
For decades, scientists have assumed that liquid water is the key ingredient for life on any planet.
On Earth, every known living thing depends on...
Common blood fat may directly cause dangerous artery disease
A new study led by Michigan Medicine has found that high levels of triglycerides — the most common type of fat found in our...
Parkinson’s drug could help fight deadly lung disease
A drug first developed more than 70 years ago to treat Parkinson’s disease may soon play a surprising new role—helping the body fight tuberculosis...
Toothpaste made from hair could repair enamel, study finds
Scientists have found a surprising and eco-friendly way to protect and repair damaged teeth—by using keratin, a protein found in hair, skin, and wool.
In...
Which drugs work best for mystery nerve pain?
Neuropathic pain is a condition that affects over 20 million people in the United States. For many of them, the cause of the pain...
Irregular heartbeat leads to much higher death risks in heart disease, stroke
Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is a condition where the heart beats irregularly and often too fast. It has become a major focus of medical research...
A single shot to control blood pressure for six months? new drug could change...
High blood pressure, often called the “silent killer,” is one of the most common health problems in the world.
It happens when the force of...