Broken legs, skier’s thumb and ‘sled head’: Just some of the injuries risked by...
The sports featured at the Winter Olympics defy gravity and physics.
Many competitors move at breakneck speeds down steep, snowy inclines or careen across icy...
How to eat to prevent high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide.
It is a chronic condition that occurs when...
This drug can calm food cravings, study finds
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects more than 116 million adults in the United States.
It’s a serious health issue because it raises...
How thyroid drugs could affect your heart health
Levothyroxine is a common medicine used to treat thyroid problems. In fact, it’s one of the most prescribed drugs in the United States.
Many people...
Living in space can change where your brain sits in your skull
Going to space is harsh on the human body, and as a new study from our research team finds, the brain shifts upward and...
Common blood pressure drug may help you live longer
A common drug used to treat high blood pressure might have a surprising extra benefit—it could help people live longer and stay healthier as...
New light sensor could detect cancer from a simple blood test
Scientists have developed a powerful new sensor that uses light to detect extremely tiny signs of cancer in the blood, raising hopes for earlier...
New MIT heart patch boosts recovery after heart attacks
Engineers at MIT have developed a special patch that may help heal the heart after a heart attack. This flexible patch is placed directly...
Scientists discover new target that could lead to better Alzheimer’s treatments
Researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine have identified a promising new target for treating Alzheimer’s disease, raising hopes for future therapies that...
Parkinson’s disease may force the body to switch to “emergency mode” for energy
Weight loss is a common but puzzling problem for many people living with Parkinson’s disease. Patients often become thinner as the disease progresses, even...