Innovative drug offers new hope for chronic nerve pain relief
Researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine and the Burke Neurological Institute have announced a breakthrough in pain management with the development of a novel drug,...
How to use medications to manage Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease are two of the most common neurodegenerative disorders, affecting millions of people worldwide.
While both diseases are currently incurable, medications...
How to spot dangerous signs of liver disease caused by alcohol
Liver disease connected to alcohol consumption is a major global health issue. The liver plays a crucial role in processing alcohol, but excessive drinking...
How to prevent diabetic eye diseases
Diabetic retinopathy is a serious eye condition that affects many people with diabetes. It occurs when high blood sugar levels cause damage to the...
How obesity raises your stroke risk
Obesity is a growing health concern globally, linked to numerous medical conditions, including an increased risk of stroke. Understanding how carrying extra weight affects...
Common causes and prevention of high systolic blood pressure
High systolic blood pressure, commonly referred to as high blood pressure or hypertension, poses significant risks like heart disease and stroke.
It’s marked by the...
A teen survived cardiac arrest. Then his mom. Then his sister.
Joe Krejci of Dallas was almost to the finish line of a 100-yard dash during his middle-school gym class when he collapsed onto the...
Can deep brain stimulation help treat Alzheimer’s disease?
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurological disorder that primarily affects memory and cognitive function.
As the disease advances, it can devastate an individual's ability to...
How to manage post-meal blood sugar spikes
For many people, especially those with diabetes or prediabetes, managing blood sugar levels can be a daily challenge.
One particular difficulty involves controlling spikes in...
Scientists uncover cellular ‘short circuit’ that explains how some diseases begin
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have discovered the cause of a "short-circuit" in cellular pathways, shedding new light on how various...