Researchers at the University of Virginia have created the first comprehensive protein-level atlas of brain development, ...

What happens in the brain as we age? Might it be at all possible to rejuvenate nerve cells? Seeking answers to these ...

Certain things may make a kidney scan less accurate. These include: Having radioactive tracer in your body from another recent nuclear medicine test. Having barium in your digestive tract from a ...

Background: It is well-established that what is good for the heart is good for the brain. Vascular factors such as hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol, and genetic factors such as the ...

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Alcohol is a ‘depressant’ drug, which means your brain’s control of the body is slowed down. This means drinking very large amounts all at once can slow your heart rate and breathing to a dangerously ...

Introduction: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a risk factor for intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) and for worse outcomes following ICH. In this study, we examined the relationship between kidney function ...

It’s all connected: Your healthy heart and your healthy brain go together. When your ticker is in good shape, you’re less likely to have chronic illnesses like diabetes. And your risk for ...

It also reduced the risk of kidney failure and cut the risk of death from heart disease by about 5% in adults with both type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease, the company said in a news release.