New Technology Could Measure Blood Pressure Without a Cuff
Scientists at Boston University have developed a promising new technology that could one day allow people to measure their blood pressure using wearable devices...
Meth and Fentanyl Fuel a Deadly New Wave of Overdose Deaths Across America
A growing public health crisis is spreading across the United States as deaths linked to methamphetamine continue to rise at an alarming rate.
What was...
Why an X-Ray Could Make Knee Arthritis Seem Worse
Millions of people around the world live with ongoing knee pain, and one of the most common causes is osteoarthritis. In Australia alone, more...
This Hidden Heart Protein Problem Could Lead to Life-Saving Treatments
Scientists at The Ohio State University have made an important discovery that could help doctors better treat dangerous heart rhythm disorders.
Their research focused on...
These Early Warning Signs of Heart Failure Could Save Your Life
Heart failure is a serious medical condition that affects millions of people around the world. Despite its name, heart failure does not mean that...
Scientists May Have Found a Way to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide and is one of the leading causes of heart disease, kidney disease, vision problems,...
Could Alzheimer’s Begin with an Energy Crisis Inside Brain?
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the biggest health challenges facing aging populations around the world. The condition gradually damages memory, thinking, and the ability...
Tiny “5-in-1” Surgical Robot Could Transform Future Medicine
Scientists in Singapore have developed a tiny robot about the size of a seed that can perform five different medical tasks inside the body,...
Hyper-Sensitive Alzheimer’s Brain Scan That May Change Future Diagnosis
The search for earlier and more accurate ways to detect Alzheimer’s disease has become one of the biggest goals in modern medicine.
Alzheimer’s affects memory,...
A Future Without LASIK? Scientists Explore a New Way to Fix Blurry Vision
Millions of people around the world struggle with blurry vision, nearsightedness, farsightedness, and other eyesight problems. For many, glasses and contact lenses provide a...