Understanding common causes of weak heart muscles
A weak heart muscle, medically known as cardiomyopathy, is a condition where the heart muscle becomes weakened and cannot pump blood as efficiently as...
Common brain diseases to watch out for older people
As we age, our bodies go through many changes, and our brains are no exception. While some memory lapses and slower thinking are a...
How to manage fluctuating blood pressure
Blood pressure is a measure of the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps blood.
It’s normal for...
This implantable LED device uses light to fight deep-seated cancers
Engineers and scientists at the University of Notre Dame have developed a groundbreaking wireless LED device that can be implanted to treat cancers deep...
These three animals can detect disease in humans
When it comes to accurately diagnosing a disease, you might think you need expensive, high-tech machinery and equipment capable of looking deep beneath the...
Scientists uncover shared immune mechanism between pregnancy and cancer
Researchers have discovered a common mechanism that allows both cancer and pregnancy to evade the immune system.
This breakthrough could lead to new ways to...
Osteoarthritis may double risk of rapid progression to multiple severe conditions
Osteoarthritis, a condition where the protective cartilage at the ends of bones breaks down, may more than double the risk of rapidly developing multiple...
Study reveals hidden risks in ‘benign’ prostate cancer diagnoses
New research has highlighted the challenges of diagnosing prostate cancer accurately, balancing the risks of overdiagnosis and underdiagnosis.
Some experts have suggested reclassifying the lowest...
The link between diet and gout: What you need to know
Gout is a type of arthritis that causes sudden and severe pain, redness, and swelling in the joints. It often affects the big toe...
Vitamin B2 may help treat chronic kidney inflammation
A recent study by scientists from the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf and the University Hospital Bonn has discovered a promising new way to treat...