Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, is a narrowing of the arteries that carry blood away from the heart. American Heart Association statistics estimate about 8.5 million U.S. adults 40 and…
Category: Lifestyle
Reading with your toddler? Books may beat screens
Parents who want to read to their toddlers and give them a developmental boost ought to pick up a traditional paper book rather than an e-book on a tablet, a…
More than 200,000 deaths could be annually prevented if countries support more urban cycling by 2050
Biking plays a significant role in urban areas and has been suggested as a tool to promote public health. Now, a new study led by Colorado State University has for…
Targeting the brain’s immune cells may help prevent or treat Alzheimer’s disease
A gene mutation linked to Alzheimer's disease alters a signaling pathway in certain immune cells of individuals with the disease, according to a new study by scientists at Weill Cornell…
New research shows effectiveness of ointment that kills antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Research from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine shows that use of a topical drug called AB569, a combination of acidified nitrite and EDTA (or ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) promotes killing…
Magnetic resonance imaging and artificial intelligence can detect early signs of tumor cell death after novel therapy
In a recent study published in Nature Biomedical Engineering, a team led by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) has demonstrated that magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and artificial intelligence (AI)…
Compound shows promise for minimizing erratic movements in Parkinson’s patients
A new study from Texas Biomedical Research Institute (Texas Biomed) and collaborators has identified a promising drug candidate to minimize uncontrolled, erratic muscle movements, called dyskinesia, associated with Parkinson's disease.…