How to remove plaques that cause heart attacks
In a recent study from Michigan State University and Stanford University, scientists have invented a nanoparticle that eats away — from the inside out...
High blood pressure speeds up cognitive decline, but not the only culprit
In a study from the University of Michigan, scientists found people with high blood pressure levels face a faster erosion of their ability to...
Turmeric may help develop effective anti-cancer drug
Curcumin, a polyphenol extracted from Curcuma longa, also known as turmeric, has gained attention from scientists worldwide for its biological properties as an antioxidant,...
Loneliness may double the risk of type 2 diabetes
In a study from Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, scientists found that feelings of loneliness are linked to a much higher risk of...
Scientists can detect brain cancer with less than a drop of blood
Despite significant advances, mortality from brain tumors remains high with five-year survival rates of 36%, according to the National Cancer Institute.
More accurate diagnoses might...
Saliva test could show early warning for severe COVID-19
In a study from the University of Surrey, scientists found saliva samples could soon be key to predicting the severity of someone's case of...
Extra virgin olive oil may reduce blood pressure effectively
In a recent study from La Trobe University in Australia, scientists found consuming extra virgin olive oil every day can significantly reduce blood pressure,...
A very low-carb diet may prevent diabetes and heart disease
In a recent study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, scientists found improvements in body composition, fat distribution, and metabolic health in older...
Sleep is good for your heart, researchers suggest
Sleep isn't just a way to pass the time. It's essential to health, right through to your heart.
This June, the American Heart Association (AHA)...
She’s celebrating her 50th birthday and 9th anniversary of her heart transplant
At 26, Melody Hickman of Raleigh, North Carolina, was crestfallen. A routine physical detected a problem with her mitral valve. Fixing it required open-heart...