People with leg artery disease have higher risk of amputation
People in their 50s with severely narrowed leg arteries face a high risk of major amputations even after emergency surgery to restore blood flow,...
Routine blood tests could speed up cancer diagnosis
Routine blood tests might help diagnose cancer faster in people with stomach pain or bloating, according to a study led by researchers at UCL.
Many...
What young adults can do right now to prevent heart attacks and strokes
Clogged arteries – which can lead to heart attacks and strokes – can begin to develop in young adulthood.
But a new study suggests it...
Understanding treatments for congestive heart failure
Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a condition where the heart can't pump blood as well as it should. This can cause symptoms like shortness...
New therapy shows promise against aggressive oral cancer
Scientists at Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine have discovered a promising new treatment for oral squamous cell carcinoma, a type of aggressive oral...
New blood tests for Alzheimer’s: a breakthrough in diagnosis
Neurologists diagnose cognitive impairment by examining memory and thinking skills. To find out if Alzheimer's disease is causing the cognitive problems, they need evidence...
scientists find why an anesthesia drug triggers unconsciousness
Anesthesiologists have a variety of drugs to induce unconsciousness in patients, but exactly how these drugs work has remained a mystery. Now, MIT neuroscientists...
Common arthritis drug may help treat long COVID
Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have found a potential treatment for the respiratory symptoms of long COVID by uncovering a...
Scientists find big cause of high systolic blood pressure
High systolic blood pressure, often referred to as high blood pressure or hypertension, is a common condition that significantly raises the risk of heart...
Research shows hidden connection between coughing and heart failure
When people think about heart health, they often imagine symptoms like chest pain or shortness of breath. However, something as unexpected as a persistent...