They’ve been described as “brain on fire” or “an ice pick through the head.” Migraine headaches affect more than one in 10 Americans, and they’re so much worse than a regular headache.
Misshapen proteins cause a mess of trouble—particularly in neurodegenerative diseases. But a new study suggests it’s possible that giving them a little bit of extra support could keep them working correctly, and even reverse the damage they have caused.
Scientists have taken a giant leap forward with the development of tiny microneedles designed to detect subtle but critical changes in how the liver and kidneys process therapeutic drugs.
Capsaicin, the toxin found in chili peppers, is what many people believe to be the spiciest chemical on Earth. But an ultrapotent form of this chemical made by an unassuming cactus-like plant makes typical capsaicin seem mild in comparison.
A research group led by Professor Dr. Dietmar Fischer from the Institute of Pharmacology II at University Hospital Cologne is therefore pursuing a new approach to treating such contusion injuries.
Researchers assessed whether a blood-based 3-gene host-response test can detect active tuberculosis and help predict future disease.
Researchers at McGill University and the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Center (RI-MUHC) have developed a novel device to transplant insulin-producing cells that integrates directly with existing blood vessels in the body.
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), affecting an estimated 6–8 million people worldwide, may soon be monitored with a simple stool test instead of invasive procedures.
A higher dietary intake of soy and legumes is linked to a lower risk of high blood pressure, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, published in the open access journal BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health.
A finger prick blood test combined with online brain testing—all done from home—could one day effectively identify people’s risk of developing dementia, according to a new study.