Common early signs of Parkinson’s disease you need to know
Parkinson’s disease is a disorder of the nervous system that mainly affects movement, but its early signs can be hard to notice and can...
Caution advised when taking ibuprofen with blood pressure drugs
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have found that combining a common over-the-counter painkiller, ibuprofen, with certain blood pressure medications could lead to serious...
Breakthrough study finds new cause of rheumatoid arthritis
A team of scientists from the University of Colorado, along with other experts, has made a significant discovery in understanding rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an...
How International Space Station could help revolutionize liver tissue engineering
A groundbreaking project aboard the International Space Station (ISS) could change the future of tissue engineering and liver transplantation.
Led by Dr. Tammy T. Chang,...
Study shows vitamin D supplements don’t lower heart disease risk
A recent study has found that Vitamin D supplements do not reduce the risk of heart disease, despite earlier research suggesting a link between...
New study reveals two phases of brain damage in Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer's disease may damage the brain in two distinct phases, according to new research that uses advanced brain mapping tools.
The first phase happens slowly...
Afraid of spiders? Heights? Public speaking? They activate different parts of the brain, research...
What scares you the most?
Maybe it's teetering precariously on the ledge of a skyscraper; perhaps it's a giant, hairy tarantula crawling across your laptop...
This drug for headache is linked to decreased blood pressure
Acetaminophen, a widely used pain reliever known for treating headaches and reducing fever, is most commonly available in pill form.
However, in hospital settings, it’s...
Two common blood pressure drugs have surprising side effects
A 17-year study from Columbia University has brought new insights into the long-term effects of two commonly used blood pressure medications: chlorthalidone and hydrochlorothiazide.
These...
This affordable drug could prevent heart attack early and effectively, study finds
Heart attacks have long been the leading cause of death in the United States. For many years, most treatments have focused on breaking down...