Tiny Brain Signals May Help People Restore Sense of Touch
Losing the sense of touch can dramatically change everyday life. People with spinal cord injuries may no longer feel their hands even though their...
An Unhealthy Gut May Help Breast Cancer Spread Throughout the Body
Scientists have long known that the trillions of bacteria living inside our intestines influence much more than digestion.
This community of microorganisms, called the gut...
Herpesvirus Immune Response May Speed Alzheimer’s Disease
Scientists have long wondered whether common viral infections might influence the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease later in life.
Alzheimer's is the most common form...
Popular Keto Diet May Protect One Part of the Gut but Harm Another
A ketogenic diet has become one of the world's most popular eating plans. It is very high in fat, very low in carbohydrates, and...
Could One Avocado a Day Help Protect Your Heart?
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in many countries, and excess body weight is one of the factors that increases the risk.
People...
The Hidden Side Effects of Blood Pressure Drug Every Man Should Know
High blood pressure is one of the most common long-term health problems in men. Many people do not notice any symptoms, which is why...
Why One Blood Pressure Reading Can Be Misleading
Many people have had the surprising experience of visiting a doctor's office and receiving a blood pressure reading that seems much higher or lower...
AI Spots Hidden Heart Failure Risk Years Before Symptoms Appear
Heart failure is one of the biggest health problems facing older adults around the world. It happens when the heart can no longer pump...
Warning Signs of Liver Failure You Should Never Ignore
The liver is one of the hardest-working organs in the human body. Every day it performs hundreds of important jobs that keep us alive...
Scientists Discover Why Hospital Painkiller Can Suddenly Lower Blood Pressure
Acetaminophen, also called paracetamol in many countries, is one of the most commonly used pain-relieving and fever-reducing medicines in the world.
Millions of people take...