Medical Research

A close-up photo of a doctor holding a vial of blood, highlighting the importance of genetic risk factors. (Taken with Canon EOS 5D Mark IV)

heart attack risk

2023-11-28

When measuring heart attack risk, one important red flag is often overlooked, doctors say

Heart disease kills more people in the U.S. than any other cause of death — yet many Americans aren’t aware of one major genetic risk factor. Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), is a protein that can greatly increase the chances of a heart attack when it’s present in high levels in the blood...

A golden retriever, similar to Ike, lying down with tubes inserted into his snout and a cone around his head. (Taken with Canon EOS 5D Mark IV)

Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex

2023-11-27

California Couple Claims Eye Antibiotic Cured Dog of Mysterious Illness Sweeping America

A cure to a mysterious and potentially deadly respiratory condition that has been spreading in dogs throughout the country may have been found with a California couple who claim their canine is on the road to recovery after he received a lifesaving antibiotic. John and Becky Oliver say their dog was on death’s door with the disease – known as Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex (CIRDC), which starts off as a cough and can develop into potentially deadly pneumonia-like symptoms. The illness had been thought to be resistant to traditional antibiotic treatments...

strawberry

2023-11-16

Can a Strawberry a Day Keep Dementia Away?

A study published in the journal Nutrients last month suggests that eating strawberries could help reduce dementia risk. Researchers from the University of Cincinnati (UC) studied a total of 30 patients between 50 and 65 years of age who had experienced symptoms of mild cognitive decline...

Aaron James before the accident, serving in the National Guard for 10 years. (Taken with Nikon D850)

whole-eye transplant

2023-11-10

Arkansas military veteran receives world’s first whole-eye and partial-face transplant

A military veteran from Hot Springs, Arkansas, has become the recipient of the world’s first-ever whole-eye and partial-face transplant. Aaron James, 46, experienced a life-altering accident while working as an electrical lineman in 2021, where his face came into contact with a live wire and resulted in a 7,200-volt electric shock...

A doctor explaining lung cancer treatment options to a patient, taken with a Nikon D850.

lung cancer pill

2023-11-09

Lung Cancer Pill Shows 'Earth-Shattering' Results in 5-year Study: 'An Optimistic Time'

Many lung cancer patients now have access to a potentially life-saving medication. Osimertinib, sold under the brand name Tagrisso, is available to patients with Stage 1B-3A lung cancer who have a certain genetic mutation and have had surgery to remove cancerous tumors...

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