A new drug brings hope for chronic nerve pain relief
Researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine and the Burke Neurological Institute have developed a new drug that could make a big difference for people suffering...
Scientists find cause of silent vison loss in older adults
Glaucoma is often compared to a thief that sneaks in unnoticed, gradually stealing your vision without warning. Many people don’t realize they have this...
Stem cell therapy reverses type 1 diabetes in world first
A groundbreaking discovery has recently brought hope to millions of people living with type 1 diabetes around the world.
In a world first, scientists have...
Refined fiber in processed foods may increase gut inflammation
Many people enjoy summer treats like ice cream, but what they may not realize is that some processed foods contain refined dietary fibers, such...
Once-weekly insulin can manage type 2 diabetes effectively, study finds
A new study has found that a once-weekly insulin injection may be just as effective as daily injections for controlling blood sugar in patients...
Your gut health can impact your spine, study suggests
Researchers at Rush University have found a possible link between gut health and spine problems, specifically a condition called lumbar degenerative spondylolisthesis.
This condition occurs...
Scientists find important cause of Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease affects around 8 million people worldwide. It is a disorder of the nervous system that mainly affects movement, causing symptoms like tremors,...
Research shows important cause of arterial blockages in the heart
Coronary artery disease (CAD) occurs when the main blood vessels that supply the heart become damaged or blocked. This often happens because of a...
New injection could treat back pain effectively
Back pain is a common problem that many adults struggle with daily. One of the leading causes of this discomfort is a condition called...
How blood pressure declines in older adults are linked to early death
It's well known that blood pressure tends to rise from childhood into middle age, but scientists have long been uncertain about how it changes...