Alzheimer’s disease is most common in these U.S. regions
A recent study has identified where Alzheimer’s disease is most common in the United States, and it turns out that the East and Southeast...
New light therapy shows promise for treating traumatic brain injuries
Scientists from the University of Birmingham have developed a new light therapy technique that could help speed up recovery after mild traumatic brain injury...
Cancer drug offers new hope for treating blocked arteries in legs
Researchers at the Heart Research Institute (HRI) have made an exciting discovery: a drug originally developed to kill cancer cells, Conatumumab, could also be...
“Good cholesterol” is linked to Alzheimer’s risk in women, study finds
A recent study suggests that higher levels of HDL-C, often referred to as "good cholesterol," may be linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer's...
Common arm position for blood pressure measurement may cause inaccurate reading
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have found that the way a patient's arm is positioned during blood pressure (BP) screenings can significantly affect the...
COVID-19 infection may double risk of heart issues, strokes, and early death
A recent study reveals that people who got infected with COVID-19 in 2020 may face a doubled risk of heart attacks, strokes, or early...
Early signs of inflammatory bowel disease can be detected at birth
Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, are becoming more common across Western countries. In Denmark, for instance, the number...
AI can help design better personalized cancer vaccines
Researchers from Ludwig Cancer Research have developed an advanced tool that could pave the way for highly personalized cancer vaccines. This innovative system, called...
Common blood pressure drugs linked to higher heart disease risk in women
A recent study from the University of Bologna has revealed that women taking beta-blockers, a common drug for managing high blood pressure, may be...
How to manage chronic pain and use of painkillers
Imagine the last time you scraped your knee or had a bad toothache. It probably hurt a lot, but after a while, the pain...