Study compares bypass, stenting for patients with severe heart disease
(HealthDay)—Bypass surgery is slightly better overall than stenting to open blocked arteries in people with severe coronary artery disease, new
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Study finds link between certain ‘forever chemicals’ and preeclampsia
Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), sometimes referred to as “forever chemicals,” are long-lasting, man-made substances known to pollute the drinking water supplies
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Study: Headgear significantly reduces girls’ lacrosse concussions
Female high school lacrosse players are significantly less likely to sustain concussions and other injuries if they wear headgear, a
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Study shines light on child deaths from birth defects
Child deaths from surgical conditions such as birth defects are too high in sub-Saharan Africa compared with high-income countries because
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Study: Lack of trust exacerbates loneliness spiral
Loneliness is a painful feeling. If it persists, it can lead to mental illnesses such as depression or anxiety disorders.
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Study shows increases in smoking and vaping in Irish teens
For the first time in 25 years, rates of smoking among teenage boys in Ireland are increasing, according to a
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Study shows protein that reverses aging of skeletal muscle
A University at Buffalo-led research team has shown that a protein named for the mythical land of youth in Irish
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Study suggests ‘remnant cholesterol’ as stand-alone risk for heart attack and stroke
An analysis of data gathered from more than 17,000 adults by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers supports the belief that so-called
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Landmark study shows simple salt swap could prevent millions of deaths each year
Replacing table salt with a reduced-sodium, added-potassium ‘salt substitute’ significantly reduces rates of stroke, heart attack and death, according to
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New study examines Achilles heel of cancer tumors, paving the way for new treatment strategies
Researchers at the University of British Columbia’s faculty of medicine and BC Cancer Research Institute have uncovered a weakness in
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