This treatable condition may be mistaken for dementia
A new study from Cedars-Sinai suggests that some people diagnosed with behavioral-variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD) might actually have a treatable condition caused by a...
Many people with heart failure have untreated diabetes and high blood pressure
A new study has found that many people with heart failure also have diabetes or high blood pressure, but even when treated, these conditions...
Rare condition caused teen dancer’s heart to stop on stage
Preparing to go on stage, Noelle Hunter was buzzing with nerves.
Hunter, 17 at the time and living in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, had been dancing...
Low-dose aspirin may help prevent colon cancer from coming back
A new study has found that taking a small daily dose of aspirin could help stop colon cancer from returning in some patients. The...
How a scientist helped ban a chemical connected to Parkinson’s disease
The U.S. will ban nearly all uses of the common industrial cleaning agent, trichloroethylene (TCE), this year—more than 50 years after it led to...
Common mouth and gut bacteria may increase stroke risk
A new study suggests that a common bacteria found in the mouth and gut, Streptococcus anginosus, may be linked to a higher risk of stroke...
Chiropractic care linked to lower opioid disorder risks
A new study has found that adults with newly diagnosed sciatica who received chiropractic spinal manipulation (CSM) were significantly less likely to experience opioid-related...
A simpler, safer treatment for aggressive breast cancer
A new study has found a way to treat patients with triple-negative breast cancer using a shorter and less toxic treatment plan while achieving...
AI and ECG tests may help detect cognitive decline early
A new study suggests that electrocardiogram (ECG) tests, combined with artificial intelligence (AI), could one day help detect premature aging and cognitive decline. The...
This drug protects heart and kidneys in type 2 diabetes
People with type 2 diabetes are more likely to develop serious health problems like heart disease, strokes, heart failure, and kidney disease. These complications...