A Hidden Eye Signal May Predict Recovery After Severe Brain Injury
Doctors caring for unconscious patients often have to answer one of the hardest questions in medicine: will this person wake up?
At the moment, there...
Hidden Cholesterol Switch Could Lead to a New Heart Disease Treatment
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, and high LDL cholesterol is one of its biggest risk factors.
LDL is often called "bad"...
Hidden Causes of Thyroid Diseases You Need to Know
Many people have heard of thyroid disease, but not everyone knows how important the thyroid gland really is.
This small, butterfly-shaped gland sits at the...
Scientists Discover a Way to Help Aging Joints Act Young Again
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and one of the leading causes of pain and disability around the world.
It affects millions of...
Millions of Older Adults Still Take Daily Aspirin When They No Longer Need It
For many years, taking one small “baby” aspirin every day was widely believed to be one of the best ways to help prevent heart...
ADHD Drug May Have Heart Side Effects
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common condition that affects both children and adults.
People with ADHD may find it hard to pay attention, stay organized,...
These Everyday Foods Can Help Lower Blood Sugar Naturally
Keeping blood sugar within a healthy range is one of the best ways to protect your health.
This is especially true for people with type...
A Common Constipation Drug May Help Protect the Kidneys
Chronic kidney disease, often called CKD, is a long-term condition in which the kidneys slowly lose their ability to filter waste and extra fluid...
Common Blood Pressure Drug May Also Protect Women With Migraines From Stroke
A widely used medicine for high blood pressure and migraine prevention may offer another important health benefit for women.
A large new study suggests that...
Common Arthritis Drug Could Bring New Hope for Painful Hands
For many people, pain in the hands is more than a small inconvenience. It can make everyday activities difficult, slow, and frustrating.
Simple tasks such...