What causes ulcerative colitis?
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a long-term condition that causes inflammation and sores, called ulcers, in the innermost lining of the large intestine and rectum.
It's...
Widely used blood pressure drugs linked to bowel problems
High blood pressure affects about 10% of adults worldwide, making it a major health issue. Treatments usually include lifestyle changes and medications.
Recent research from...
What we need to know about congenital heart defects
Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are the most common type of birth defect, affecting the structure and function of a newborn's heart.
This review explains the...
Film producer sold a movie, then had 2 strokes. Later, a heart transplant.
On a trip to Park City, Utah, movie producer Jonathan Bogner sold a horror film, connected with colleagues at the Sundance Film Festival, then...
Common causes of hypothyroidism people should know
Hypothyroidism is a medical condition where the thyroid gland, located in your neck, doesn't produce enough hormones.
These hormones are crucial because they control how...
Common dietary fiber provides can help treat non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
A new study has found that resistant starch can significantly reduce liver fat and improve liver health in people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease...
Common supplement can reduce leg pain in peripheral artery disease
Researchers have found a potential new treatment for peripheral artery disease (PAD), a condition that causes chronic leg pain and affects millions.
In a study...
Why some people don’t get COVID-19
Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital have uncovered a promising new approach to stroke therapy using non-invasive laser light treatment. Published in the journal Stroke, this...
Why both blood pressure numbers matter to your heart health
When you measure your blood pressure, you get two numbers: systolic and diastolic. The systolic pressure, the upper number, shows the pressure in your...
These vascular changes in the brain linked to Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at Mayo Clinic and their collaborators have made a significant discovery in understanding Alzheimer's disease by identifying unique molecular signatures of blood-brain barrier...