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Big breakthrough in Parkinson’s disease treatment

In a significant advancement in Parkinson's disease treatment, researchers have achieved the highest levels of effectiveness, long-lasting results, and minimal side effects. Their breakthrough method...

Shape-shifting robotic tool can make heart surgeries safer

Performing surgery within the delicate environment of a beating heart has always posed significant challenges for surgeons. However, a potential game-changer may be on the...

Small daily physical activity may help lung cancer patients live longer

Lung cancer stands as the leading cause of cancer-related deaths globally, claiming more lives than any other cancer. However, promising research led by Curtin University...

Scientists find new way to manage type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that requires vigilant management for optimal health. A recent study conducted by researchers at Western Sydney University highlights...

Resistance-breathing training could lower blood pressure

Blood pressure is a health indicator, reflecting the state of our heart and blood vessels. Just as we gauge a car's tire pressure, doctors monitor...

Patients get fewer opioid prescriptions after surgery, study finds

A study published in JAMA Network Open highlights the trends in post-surgery pain relief prescriptions over the past seven years, with a focus on...

Study raises caution on blood pressure drug and sudden cardiac arrest

A recent study conducted by the European Sudden Cardiac Arrest network has revealed a potential link between a commonly prescribed high blood pressure medication...

MIT engineers develop realistic robotic right ventricle for heart research

Engineers at MIT have developed a robotic replica of the heart's right ventricle that mimics a live heart's beating and blood-pumping action. This innovative "robo-ventricle"...

Good pregnancy health provides a lifelong benefit for women

New research highlights the profound and lasting impact of positive health interventions during pregnancy on women's lifelong well-being. Published in eClinicalMedicine as part of a...

COVID-19 can trigger blood clots in lungs, study finds

A Brazilian study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology reports that blood clotting in the capillary vessels of the lungs is one of...