Kidney stones are painful and can lead to serious health problems like chronic kidney disease, osteoporosis, and heart disease. Once someone gets a kidney stone, there’s about a 30% chance they ...

Every year, strokes take the lives of millions of people around the world. A stroke happens when the blood flow to the brain is blocked, and brain cells begin to die. The longer the delay in ...

There is certainly growing awareness of the damaging effects of overexposure to the sun, including skin cancers. Still, I see in both my medical practice as a skin cancer specialist and in the ...

Researchers at MIT have found a cheaper, faster, and more efficient way to connect computer chips that use light—called photonics—with traditional chips that use electricity. This could be a ...

Millipedes may hold the key to future brain drugsMillipedes may look a little creepy with their many legs, but scientists are discovering that these creatures could help us develop new medicines ...

Study finds new cause of pancreatic cancerPancreatic cancer is one of the most dangerous and difficult cancers to treat. One type, called pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), is especially ...

To fix this, the researchers came up with a simple idea called the 80-80-80 goal. Here’s what it means: – 80% of adults should get their blood pressure checked. – 80% of people with high ...

High-protein diets, often called “Paleolithic diets” or “Paleo diets,” are popular for helping people lose weight and control type 2 diabetes. These diets are based on the idea of eating ...

A major new study has shown that a group of drugs called GLP-1 receptor agonists offer strong protection for both the kidneys and the heart, even in people who don’t have diabetes. The research ...

Study finds better treatment for heartHeart disease, especially a type called coronary artery disease, is one of the leading causes of death around the world. In the United States, about 1 in 4 ...

AI can track Parkinson’s symptoms through videoA scientist at the University of Florida has created a new computer program that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help doctors understand and ...

Many people enjoy eating licorice for its sweet and unusual taste. But a new study from Linköping University in Sweden shows that even a small amount of licorice could raise your blood pressure ...