disease

Scientists discover a hidden heart valve risk linked to gum disease

Bacteria that cause gum disease may do more than damage your teeth. New preliminary research suggests they could also contribute…

3 days ago

Columbia scientists discover surprising link between serotonin and heart valve disease

Serotonin is usually associated with mood, sleep, and digestion. But research published in 2023 suggests this chemical messenger may also…

5 days ago

Experimental drug reverses severe fatty liver disease by repairing the gut

An experimental drug developed at Michigan Medicine has shown the ability to reverse severe fatty liver disease in animal studies…

5 days ago

New study explores potential cross-species spread of chronic wasting disease

Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is best known as a disease affecting wildlife such as deer and elk. However, a new…

1 month ago

New toothpaste stops gum disease without killing good bacteria

Periodontitis is a common condition that can affect much more than just oral health. Scientists at Fraunhofer have discovered a…

3 months ago

Gum disease bacterium linked to breast cancer growth and spread

Scientists at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and the Bloomberg~Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy have identified a surprising link…

4 months ago

Mayo Clinic discovers rare gene mutation that causes fatty liver disease

Scientists at Mayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine have identified a rare genetic variant that can directly cause metabolic dysfunction-associated…

4 months ago

AI blood test finds silent liver disease years before symptoms

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) driven liquid biopsy that analyzes genome…

4 months ago

Insomnia and sleep apnea together dramatically raise heart disease risk

Researchers at Yale School of Medicine (YSM) are drawing attention to a powerful and preventable factor in cardiovascular disease. Their…

5 months ago

New drug target discovered for devastating “brain on fire” disease

Researchers have uncovered a promising new treatment target for a severe autoimmune brain disorder. The finding could help drive the…

5 months ago