How the Parkinson’s drug levodopa can cause addiction-like complications
Researchers from Karolinska Institutet have discovered how a common Parkinson’s disease treatment, levodopa, can lead to serious psychiatric issues similar to drug addiction.
This complication,...
Atrial fibrillation more common than previously thought, affecting millions of adults
A new study from UC San Francisco reveals that atrial fibrillation (A-Fib), a condition causing rapid and irregular heartbeats, is three times more common...
Scientists discover medicinal plants eaten by gorillas that could lead to new drugs
A recent study has revealed that four plants consumed by wild gorillas in Gabon also have medicinal properties and are used by local communities...
Why do some medicines need to be taken with food
Have you ever been instructed to take your medicine with food and wondered why? Perhaps you've wondered if you really need to?
There are varied...
Scientists find new treatment for common chronic skin disease
Sarcoidosis is a rare disease that affects around 200,000 people in the U.S., particularly Black people and women.
It often involves the skin, causing chronic...
New wireless capsule for diagnosing gut disorders
Two researchers from Texas Tech Health El Paso are gaining attention for their work on a tiny electronic capsule that could change how doctors...
Scientists find a new way to treat aggressive prostate cancer
Researchers at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center have uncovered a possible way to stop prostate tumors from becoming more aggressive.
Led by Dr....
New scan may cure high blood pressure in these people
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a serious health issue that can lead to heart disease, strokes, and other problems. Imagine a balloon filled...
What your blood pressure numbers say about your brain health
Have you ever had a band wrapped around your arm at the doctor’s office? The doctor squeezes it, and then you’re given two numbers.
These...
This surgery is a lifesaver for people with diabetes and heart issues
Metabolic surgery, also known as bariatric or weight-loss surgery, is a procedure that helps people lose weight. It's becoming increasingly popular among people with...