Lower BMI linked to early signs of cognitive impairment
Body mass index (BMI) is a number calculated from a person's weight and height.
It is determined by dividing the weight in kilograms by the...
9 in 10 people need better treatment for high blood pressure
Researchers from the University of Gothenburg have found that many individuals with high blood pressure, or hypertension, may require more intensive treatment to reduce...
Why cold sores don’t lead to brain infections: New research unveils key defense mechanism
More than half of us carry the herpesvirus, which causes cold sores. Despite its ability to infect nerve cells, it rarely leads to serious...
Scientists develop new drug to reverse multiple sclerosis damage
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that damages the protective insulation, called myelin, around nerve cells.
This leaves the nerve cells exposed, like bare wires,...
New biomaterial offers hope for regrowing damaged joint cartilage
Scientists at Northwestern University have developed a new bioactive material that can regenerate damaged cartilage in joints.
This material, which looks like a rubbery goo,...
EMS training on key skills improves heart attack survival
A nationwide study has found that emergency medical services (EMS) agencies that adopt several critical best practices have higher survival rates among heart attack...
Omega-3 supplements: A new hope for lowering high cholesterol
Fish oil supplements, packed with omega-3 fatty acids, are already a multi-billion dollar industry.
About 2 out of every 25 people in the U.S. and...
New immunotherapy offers hope for prostate cancer patients
A new type of immunotherapy using innovative nanoparticles could help men with prostate cancer live longer by preventing resistance to hormone therapy.
Researchers from the...
Scientists uncover gender bias in heart failure diagnosis for women with Type 2 Diabetes
A recent study by MedUni Vienna has uncovered a significant issue in diagnosing heart failure in women with type 2 diabetes (T2D).
The research, published...
Boost your brain: The incredible power of a healthy diet
Recent research has shown that our diet plays a crucial role in maintaining not just our physical well-being but also our brain health.
Eating a...