New blood tests for Alzheimer’s: a breakthrough in diagnosis
Neurologists diagnose cognitive impairment by examining memory and thinking skills. To find out if Alzheimer's disease is causing the cognitive problems, they need evidence...
scientists find why an anesthesia drug triggers unconsciousness
Anesthesiologists have a variety of drugs to induce unconsciousness in patients, but exactly how these drugs work has remained a mystery. Now, MIT neuroscientists...
Common arthritis drug may help treat long COVID
Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have found a potential treatment for the respiratory symptoms of long COVID by uncovering a...
Scientists find big cause of high systolic blood pressure
High systolic blood pressure, often referred to as high blood pressure or hypertension, is a common condition that significantly raises the risk of heart...
Research shows hidden connection between coughing and heart failure
When people think about heart health, they often imagine symptoms like chest pain or shortness of breath. However, something as unexpected as a persistent...
How to manage high blood pressure and its side effects in men
For many men, keeping their hearts healthy means managing high blood pressure. Medications are essential for controlling blood pressure, but they can sometimes cause...
Diabetes drug metformin could help treat cancer, study shows
Metformin is a well-known medication used to manage type 2 diabetes, but recent research suggests it might also help in the fight against cancer....
Wearable devices may cause anxiety in people with this heart problem
Wearable devices like smartwatches are marketed as tools to help people monitor their health and quickly address any symptoms.
For those with atrial fibrillation (Afib),...
Where do food cravings come from – and can we stop them?
For some people, it's chocolate. For others, pizza. Or perhaps it's Chinese food, cheeseburgers or fries.
Most people experience food cravings of some type. But...
Scientists create revolutionary bioink from egg whites for advanced tissue engineering
Scientists at the Terasaki Institute have developed a groundbreaking technology using egg whites to create a new type of bioink called egg white methacryloyl...