Review links betel nut addiction to cancer, heart disease, and metabolic risks
Widely used yet often underestimated, betel nut chewing poses significant health risks, and researchers continue to search for…
High-fat diets cause more damage to metabolic health than carbohydrates
In recent years, many media reports and social media influencers have emphasized the dangers of eating too many…
Defective fat cells drive metabolic disease in lipodystrophy
Many people may have a dim view of their fat tissue, yet scientists have come to recognize adipose…
Intense exercise proves more effective for panic disorder treatment
Panic attacks are sudden bouts of intense fear without an obvious cause. An estimated 10% of people experience…
AI stethoscope doubles detection of serious valve disease in primary care study
New evidence suggests AI-assisted auscultation may help clinicians detect hidden valvular heart disease earlier, potentially reshaping frontline cardiac…
Foreigners flock to China for affordable medical treatment, drawn by free visa policy
The increasing flow of foreign travellers to China in recent years has been given a shot in the…
Novel neuroprotective drug improves recovery after acute ischemic stroke
Stroke patients treated intravenously with loberamisal, a novel neuroprotective medication, daily for 10 days and starting within 48…
High-dose motor therapy improves outcomes after perinatal stroke
In infants and toddlers who had a stroke before birth or as a newborn (28 days or younger),…
Smartwatch data may help detect opioid misuse risk
Opioid overdoses continue to take a devastating toll across the United States. According to the U.S. Centers for…
Artificial lung keeps patient alive after lung removal
By replacing both breathing and circulatory buffering, a novel artificial lung bought critical time after lung removal, revealed…
Carotid artery procedures do not improve cognitive performance
Improving blood flow to the brain by opening a narrowed neck artery may not improve patients’ cognitive skills,…
Cardiologists highlight overlooked heart risks across women’s lives
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for women in the United States, yet awareness of cardiovascular…