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A breakthrough non-surgical treatment for knee pain

For people suffering from chronic knee pain, especially those over 50, a new treatment is offering hope and relief. Researchers at MedStar Georgetown University...

Preserving an artist’s vision after diabetic retinal disease

Kim Hartman, a talented artist and Type 1 diabetes patient, has always expressed herself through her vibrant paintings and intricate sketches. But as much as...

The best anti-inflammatory spices for a healthy heart

Your heart works hard every day, so taking care of it is one of the best things you can do for your health. One way...

Revolutionary sensor can diagnose stroke in real-time

A team of researchers led by Professor Seung-Kyun Kang from Seoul National University has developed a groundbreaking strain sensor with record-breaking sensitivity, potentially transforming...

New drug offers hope for rare heart disease patients

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a groundbreaking drug, acoramidis (marketed as Attruby), developed at Stanford Medicine to treat transthyretin amyloid...

Light exercise can yield significant cognitive benefits, new research shows

Everyday physical activity, like going for a short walk or playing with the kids, may provide short-term benefits for cognitive health, equivalent to reversing...

Gut health plays a critical role in autism

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a condition that affects how children communicate, behave, and interact with others. While the exact causes of autism are still...

Coffee may protect against cognitive decline in heart rhythm disorders

Drinking several cups of coffee daily could help reduce cognitive decline in people with atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common heart rhythm disorder. This finding...

ADHD can be diagnosed by looking at brainwaves – here’s the neuroscience behind it

Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) do not have a behavioural disorder, nor are they lazy, or lacking in manners and boundaries. Their brains...

How nanotechnology is revolutionizing medicine

Nanotechnology, the science of designing and using incredibly tiny materials—so small they are measured in billionths of a meter—is changing the way we treat...