New robotic testing method reveals overlooked proprioception deficits after stroke
A decade ago, at age 55, Don Lewis suffered a stroke in his sleep. When he woke up,…
Are mushrooms more than a low-calorie food? New analysis explains their hidden advantages
A new evidence review reveals how everyday mushrooms can nudge cardiometabolic markers in the right direction and even…
Chronic pain in adults linked to increased risk of developing high blood pressure
Chronic pain in adults may increase their risk of high blood pressure, and the location and extent of…
New therapy restores vision after stroke induced blindness
Each year, thousands of stroke survivors are left with hemianopia, a condition that causes loss of half of…
Dash diet cuts diabetes complications by targeting blood pressure kidney health and inflammation
A nutrient-rich eating pattern originally built for blood pressure control is emerging as a powerful ally against diabetes…
Magnetic microrobots guide drugs directly to blood clots
Every year, 12 million people worldwide suffer a stroke; many die or are permanently impaired. Currently, drugs are…
Earlier blood transfusion reduces heart complications post-surgery in high-risk patients
An earlier blood transfusion- done when hemoglobin levels were higher – after major general or vascular surgery among…
Comparative study finds higher rates of adverse events with ticagrelor
One year of treatment with either of two strong blood-thinning medications—ticagrelor and prasugrel—by people with type 1 or…
One-time CRISPR therapy safely lowers cholesterol and triglycerides in early trial
In a 15-patient, Phase 1 one, first-in-human trial, a one-time, CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing therapy safely reduced LDL cholesterol and…
Kim Dotcom shares health update, reveals 50kg weight loss after major stroke
“My balance needs to get better. Feel like a drunk. I have never been drunk in my life.…
What Britain’s post-war sugar rationing teaches us about long-term heart health
A rare “natural experiment” from 1950s UK sugar rationing reveals that lower sugar exposure in the first 1,000…
Study finds bright nights raise risk for stroke and heart failure in adults over 40
Researchers have discovered that people exposed to brighter light at night face up to 50% higher risks of…