Diabetes drug may improve aging blood vessels
As people get older, their blood vessels often become stiffer and less efficient, which can lead to heart diseases. This hardening of the blood...
Brain inflammation is linked to Alzheimer’s symptoms, study finds
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have made an important breakthrough in understanding Alzheimer’s disease. Their latest study, published in JAMA Network...
A new kind of salt could help lower blood pressure
Most people enjoy adding a sprinkle of salt to their food for extra flavor. It's found in many popular foods like pizza, burgers, chips,...
New treatment boosts survival for aggressive breast cancers
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have found a groundbreaking way to improve survival rates for patients with aggressive, inherited forms of breast cancer.
In...
Losing sense of smell is linked to dementia and death
A new study published in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery has uncovered a surprising link between the sense of smell and overall health in...
How bilingual brains recover from stroke and language loss
When you speak, your brain is hard at work. Different parts of your brain activate to help you understand words, make sense of their...
Autistic and non-autistic people communicate equally well, study finds
A new study from the University of Edinburgh challenges the common belief that autistic people struggle to communicate effectively. Published in Nature Human Behaviour,...
Why women have faster heartbeats while men have more irregular heart rhythms
For years, doctors have observed a curious difference between men and women when it comes to heart rhythms.
Women tend to have faster heartbeats, while...
She had a stroke while training for a half-marathon. Then came breast cancer. Now...
To prepare for her first half-marathon, Kandi Schmitz signed up for a 5K run. Six friends and family members decided to join her.
The race...
New drug can reduce migraine symptoms before headaches occur
Migraines are more than just headaches; they often come with a range of uncomfortable symptoms that begin hours before the pain even starts. These...