Medical Research - Page 37

August 17

Francis Ford Coppola's treatment sheds light on heart condition affecting millions

Francis Ford Coppola underwent a scheduled cardiac procedure in Rome to update his atrial fibrillation treatment with the original inventor, Italian doctor Andrea Natale.

August 16

Patriots coach Mike Vrabel clashes with media over Stefon Diggs' uncertain season opener status

New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel bristled at a reporter’s question about star receiver Stefon Diggs' availability for the season opener.

August 16

Cancer vaccine shows promise in preventing recurrence of pancreatic, colorectal tumors

A new cancer vaccine targeting KRAS gene mutations shows promise in preventing pancreatic and colorectal cancer recurrence in a UCLA clinical trial.

August 15

Tennis champion Monica Seles reveals incurable disease as doctor shares what to know

Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease causing muscle weakness that fluctuates throughout the day, with symptoms ranging from eye issues to breathing problems.

August 15

Specific symptoms could warn of MS more than a decade before diagnosis, study finds

A new University of British Columbia study finds that MS patients visit doctors more frequently for mental health issues and fatigue many years before diagnosis.

August 14

Stefon Diggs noncommittal on Patriots debut as he recovers from injury: 'Taking it day by day'

Despite participating in practice after an ACL injury, wide receiver Stefon Diggs remained noncommittal whether he'd suit up for the New England Patriots in Week 1.

August 14

Person infected with brain-eating amoeba after water-skiing, health officials say

A brain-eating amoeba case in Missouri highlights the risks of warm freshwater activities, as health officials recommend preventing water from entering the nose.

August 13

Popular weight-loss drugs linked to sudden vision loss, research suggests

New studies found that Americans with type 2 diabetes who are taking GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro could face an increased risk of rare eye conditions.

August 13

ChatGPT dietary advice sends man to hospital with dangerous chemical poisoning

Man suffers hallucinations, paranoia and bromism symptoms after following ChatGPT's advice to use sodium bromide instead of table salt for health reasons.

August 12

Study reveals why ‘super agers’ maintain ‘outstanding memory’ into their 80s

A 25-year Northwestern study finds that super agers maintain exceptional memory through strong social relationships and unique brain characteristics.