Vitamin D plays a critical role in inflammatory bowel disease
A recent study has uncovered a connection between low vitamin D levels and inflammation in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
This research, published in...
Risks of blood pressure medications: what you need to know
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often called a "silent threat" because it can lead to serious health problems like heart disease, stroke, and...
This finger wrap could turn sweat into power for health monitoring
Imagine a tiny wearable device that can monitor your health using nothing but your sweat. Engineers at the University of California San Diego have...
Research shows diabetes drug could reduce dementia risk. Here’s how diabetes and dementia may...
A Korean study published recently suggests people with type 2 diabetes who are prescribed a particular class of drug might be at a significantly...
Cold weather linked to higher risk of heart attacks, study finds
Exposure to cold weather significantly increases the risk of heart attacks, according to a recent study published in the Journal of the American College...
Smart brain pacemakers could revolutionize Parkinson’s disease treatment
Researchers at UC San Francisco have developed a groundbreaking approach to treating Parkinson's disease with a new type of brain implant called adaptive deep...
Wearable heart monitors boost detection of irregular rhythms, but not stroke, shows study
A recent study led by the Duke Clinical Research Institute found that wearable, long-term heart monitors are effective in detecting more cases of atrial...
Study finds Alzheimer’s-like brain changes in long COVID patients
New research from the University of Kentucky's Sanders-Brown Center on Aging has revealed that the cognitive impairments seen in long COVID patients are strikingly...
Scientists develop light-based technique for early prostate cancer detection with 90% accuracy
A researcher at Aston University has made a significant breakthrough in the early detection of prostate cancer using a novel light-based technique.
Professor Igor Meglinski,...
This drug is better for stroke prevention in people with heart rhythm problems
A recent study presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2024 revealed that asundexian, a new oral anticoagulant, is less effective than apixaban...