Small reductions in blood pressure ‘slash the risk of heart disease’
Small reductions in blood pressure and cholesterol ‘could cut heart disease risk by up to 80 per cent even in …
Creation of new brain cells plays an underappreciated role in Alzheimer’s disease
Much of the research on the underlying causes of Alzheimer’s disease focuses on amyloid beta (Aß), a protein that accumulates …
One cell at a time, researchers create a blueprint of liver cells in health and disease
In every tissue throughout our bodies, various cell types are communicating and coordinating their efforts to perform vital functions and …
Internal body fat is significant to the development of cardiovascular disease and diabetes
Excess internal body fat is a key driver for the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and type-2 diabetes (T2D), a …
Estrogen patch for menopause linked to higher heart disease risks
Estrogen patches may raise heart disease risks for postmenopausal women by hardening arteries – despite being held up as ‘safer’ …
Ticks spread plenty more for you to worry about beyond Lyme disease
When it comes to problems caused by ticks, Lyme disease hogs a lot of the limelight. But various tick species …
When it comes to disease, stem cells are a game-changer, scientists say. This is why
Thousands of the world’s leading stem cell researchers are convening in Los Angeles this week to discuss the prospects for …
Disrupted sleep in one’s 50s, 60s raises risk of Alzheimer’s disease
People who report a declining quality of sleep as they age from their 50s to their 60s have more protein …
Portable device can be used to diagnose eye disease remotely
A portable device connected to a smartphone makes precise images of the retina to detect back-of-the-eye (fundus) disease at a …
Brain shows signs of Parkinson’s disease years before symptoms come
Hope for Parkinson’s as scientists spot signs of the cruel disorder in the brain YEARS before patients show any of …
Could 2 prostate cancer drugs fight disease in earlier stages?
(HealthDay)—Cutting-edge prostate cancer drugs that help extend life in the toughest cases might also be useful in fighting less aggressive …
Three People Who Recently Traveled to Hawaii From Mainland US Have Picked Up Rat Lungworm Disease
Multiple cases of angiostrongyliasis, also known as rat lungworm disease, have been confirmed in Hawaii, according to a statement from …
Virtual reality can spot navigation problems in early Alzheimer’s disease
Virtual reality (VR) can identify early Alzheimer’s disease more accurately than ‘gold standard’ cognitive tests currently in use, suggests new …
Cancer BREAKTHROUGH: New drugs could beat killer disease within 10 YEARS
The revelations come from experts behind a new London centre dedicated to tackling the problem. As scientists across the globe …
Psoriasis symptoms, quality of life tied to disease severity
(HealthDay)—Patient-reported symptoms of psoriasis, quality of life, and work productivity worsen with increasing disease severity, as measured by two established …
Newly discovered Ebolavirus may not cause severe disease in humans
Researchers from the University of Kent’s School of Biosciences have provided evidence that a newly discovered Ebolavirus may not be …
Thiazide diuretics reduce risk of fractures in people with Alzheimer’s disease
The use of thiazide diuretics was associated with a decreased risk of low energy fractures in people with Alzheimer’s disease, …
Stress-related disorders linked to heightened risk of cardiovascular disease
Stress related disorders—conditions triggered by a significant life event or trauma—may be linked to a heightened risk of cardiovascular disease …