Smart glasses help stroke survivors see the world again
When Glenn Calverley first had a stroke, he thought it was just a bad headache. But then his vision changed, and he knew something...
Faced with heart failure, he took on the challenge to change – and found...
During an exam following a two-week hospital stay, a cardiologist gave James Young II sobering news: His heart was pumping so poorly that he...
New tool predicts prostate cancer death risk with greater accuracy
A new medical tool is giving doctors a better way to understand prostate cancer risks.
This long-term prediction tool helps estimate a man’s risk of...
Can an arthritis drug help find depression?
A new study from Emory University suggests that a drug used to treat inflammation in arthritis might help people with depression feel more motivated.
This...
Simple blood test could change how Alzheimer’s disease is diagnosed
A simple blood test, combined with a special ultra-thin material called graphene, may soon help doctors find signs of Alzheimer’s disease years before symptoms...
New blood test could help spot and track cancer early
A new study has found a promising way to detect and track cancer using only a blood test. This breakthrough could one day make...
Why your blood pressure is high in doctor’s office
White coat hypertension is a condition where your blood pressure goes up when it’s measured at a doctor’s office but is normal when checked...
Vitamin D may not protect your heart effectively, study finds
Heart disease is the number one cause of death for adults over 65. Many older people also have low levels of Vitamin D in...
A new way to treat type 2 diabetes without daily injections
In the United States, more than 37 million people live with diabetes, and many of them have type 2 diabetes. This condition is usually...
How just a few prunes a day can protect your blood pressure and heart
Prunes, which are simply dried plums, are a tasty and chewy snack with no added sugar. They are rich in nutrients like vitamin B6,...