Foods to avoid for keeping your kidneys safe
Your kidneys are crucial for filtering out waste from your blood and maintaining a balanced fluid level in your body. They are remarkably efficient...
Study links genetic markers of autism to brain changes
A groundbreaking study led by UCLA Health has provided the most detailed view yet of the biological processes underlying autism, connecting genetic risk factors...
Innovative Alzheimer’s therapies in 2024
Alzheimer’s disease, a condition that causes memory loss and cognitive decline, continues to challenge the medical community.
As of 2024, innovative therapies are making headlines,...
Can your gut health influence your heart disease risk?
The connection between gut health and heart health may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about cardiovascular risks.
However, recent...
Blood pressure drug beta blockers: What you need to know
Beta blockers are a common type of medication prescribed for a variety of heart-related issues and more.
You might know someone who takes them for...
Stopping osteoporosis treatment may increase fracture risk in post-menopausal women
Post-menopausal osteoporosis is a condition where bones become weak and brittle due to decreased bone mineral density.
This condition is particularly common in women after...
Researchers discover key to heart regeneration
A team of international researchers, led by experts from the University of Bologna and the IRCCS—Policlinico Sant'Orsola Hospital, has made an exciting discovery about...
Nanowires supercharge T-Cell therapy for better disease fighting
Adoptive T-cell therapy has revolutionized medicine by modifying a patient's T-cells in a lab to fight diseases like cancer.
Now, Georgia Tech bioengineer Ankur Singh...
Low birth weight babies linked to higher dementia risk in mothers
A new study suggests that women who give birth to babies weighing less than 5.5 pounds may face a higher risk of memory and...
Should heart patients consider taking weight loss medications?
Over the last year, prescriptions for medications that can accelerate weight loss in people with diabetes or without it have skyrocketed.
Known by brand names...