Sound Waves May Help Improve Coordination after Stroke
Every year, millions of people around the world suffer a stroke. A stroke occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is suddenly...
AI Could Warn Doctors About Low Blood Sugar a Full Day in Advance
Many medical emergencies develop gradually, but doctors often cannot recognize them until symptoms appear. Researchers have now developed an AI system that could change...
Overlooked Blood Pressure Number Could Reveal Early Dementia and Stroke
Most people know that keeping blood pressure under control is important for a healthy heart. When doctors measure blood pressure, they record two numbers....
A Simple Blood Pressure Plan Could Save More Than 100 Million Lives
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the biggest health problems in the world. It happens when blood pushes too hard against...
Which Type 2 Diabetes Medicines Work Best?
Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common long-term health conditions in the world. It develops when the body cannot use insulin properly.
Insulin...
The Hidden Eye Disease Many Older Adults Don’t Know They Have
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of permanent vision loss around the world, yet many people have never heard of it until they...
Unexpected Mineral May Help Reverse Heart Disease
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death across the world. Every year, millions of people die from heart attacks, strokes, and other diseases...
Scientists Discover Why IV Acetaminophen Can Cause a Dangerous Drop in Blood Pressure
Acetaminophen, also called paracetamol in many countries, is one of the world's most commonly used pain-relieving medicines.
Millions of people take it every day to...
Scientists Discover a Surprising Cause of Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, a group of conditions that affect memory, thinking, and everyday activities.
Millions of people around the...
Don’t Ignore These Early Signs of Colon Cancer
Colon cancer, also called colorectal cancer, is one of the most common cancers around the world.
It begins in the colon or rectum, which are...