A new way to reverse vision loss in older people
Imagine slowly losing your ability to see the faces of your loved ones, read a book, or even walk confidently down the street.
That is...
Neanderthal DNA offers clues to how our faces took shape
Every person has a unique face, shaped by countless tiny details in our DNA. But scientists still don’t fully understand how our genes decide...
Vitamin D3 treatment may cut risk of second heart attack in half
A new study from Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City has found that a personalized approach to vitamin D3 supplementation can make a big...
Weight loss drugs safe for people with high triglycerides, study shows
A major new study from Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City has found that popular weight loss drugs do not raise the risk of...
Age should matter more in prostate cancer treatment, study finds
When doctors create a treatment plan for prostate cancer, they typically consider factors like tumor type, spread, and overall health.
But a new study suggests...
Can some people safely stop blood thinners after heart rhythm treatment?
A new international study suggests that people who undergo a minimally invasive heart procedure to treat an irregular heartbeat, called catheter ablation, may not...
These brain cells could stop Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, slowly robbing millions of people around the world of their memory and independence.
For decades, scientists...
Gentle ultrasound could help the brain heal itself after stroke
A new study has found that gentle, low-intensity ultrasound waves can help the brain clear away harmful waste after a stroke.
The research, published in...
Type 2 diabetes strongly linked to hearing loss, study finds
As the United States marks American Diabetes Month this November, new research has revealed a serious but often overlooked complication of type 2 diabetes—hearing...
Triglyceride-lowering drug strongly reduces risk of acute pancreatitis
A new study from researchers at Mass General Brigham offers hope for people living with severely high triglyceride levels—a condition that can lead to...