Scientists initiate a groundbreaking project to treat stroke once and for all
A leading group of scientists working in universities, research centers, and innovative companies across Belgium, Germany, Greece, Portugal, Spain, and …
Biomarkers in blood predict heart attack in smokers several years in advance
In freezers in the north of Sweden, a large number of blood plasma samples are stored at a temperature of …
Have high blood pressure? You may want to check your meds
Nearly 1 in 5 adults with high blood pressure, a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke, also take …
Researchers develop new technology to reduce high error rates in gene sequencing
Next-generation gene sequencing (NGS) technologies –in which millions of DNA molecules are simultaneously but individually analyzed– theoretically provides researchers and …
Rutgers study finds higher levels of 'forever chemicals' in volunteer firefighters
Volunteer firefighters — who comprise more than 65 percent of the U.S. fire service — have higher levels of "forever …
Statistical model helps predict when high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes will occur
One of the promises of new methods of personalized medicine is that individual risks for diseases can be assessed using …
US may pause J&J coronavirus vaccines due to rare cases of blood clots
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are recommending a pause in …
Researchers uncover the mysteries of sleep disorders in multiple system atrophy
Multiple system atrophy (MSA) is a neurodegenerative disease with multiple debilitating symptoms. One of them is sleep disorders; however, owing …
Blood clot symptoms: How long do blood clots take to form?
AstraZeneca: Sister of blood clot victim urges UK to get jabbed When you subscribe we will use the information you …
Official: EU agency to confirm AstraZeneca blood clot link
A top official at the European Medicines Agency says there is a causal link between AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine and rare …
New exosome-coated stent repairs damaged tissue, heals vascular injury
Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed an exosome-coated stent with a "smart-release" trigger that could both prevent reopened …
Researchers identify new targets for minimizing tooth sensitivity to cold
Researchers report in Science Advances that they have uncovered a new function for odontoblasts, the cells that form dentin, the …
Salivary IgG to SARS-CoV-2 after mild COVID-19
A team of researchers based in Stockholm, Sweden, has demonstrated that individuals exposed to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 …
Whole genome sequencing may guide blood cancer treatment
For certain blood cancers, such as acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), deciding whether patients need an aggressive …
SARS-CoV-2 escapes host immune responses by modulating dendritic cell maturation
A team of scientists from Italy and the USA has recently explored the maturation pattern of conventional dendritic cells (cDCs) …
Researchers develop first wearable device to precisely monitor jaundice in newborns
Researchers in Japan have developed the first wearable devices to precisely monitor jaundice, a yellowing of the skin caused by …
Study finds high rate of cardiovascular risk factors among U.S. Hispanic/Latino population
The rate of cardiovascular risk factors among Hispanic/Latino people living in the U.S. is very high, and while they are …
Plant-based diet can slow down heart failure, lower risk of cognitive decline and dementia
What if you could improve your heart health and brain function by changing your diet? Boston University School of Medicine …