Search Result For: hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia

From left to right, Professor David Komander, Dr. Nicholas Kirk, Dr. Sylvie Callegari, and Dr. Alisa Glukhova

Date: 2025/03/20 - 11:31

Scientists unveil how key protein malfunctions and leads to Parkinson's

Researchers have revealed for the first time how a key protein linked to Parkinson's mutates, leads to cell death in the brain by disrupting mitochondria and causes disease.

Scanning electron micrograph of Lassa virus budding off a cell.

Date: 2025/03/17 - 19:00

NIH-sponsored trial of Lassa vaccine opens

Lassa fever is a viral hemorrhagic disease that can be fatal and that causes permanent hearing loss.

Date: 2025/02/14 - 20:31

Potassium-enriched salt substitutes tied to lower stroke-related risks

Swapping salt for salt substitutes enriched with potassium could help lower the risk of recurrent stroke and death, a new clinical trial has found.

Date: 2025/02/06 - 00:32

Swapping Regular Salt for Substitutes May Lower Risk of Recurrent Stroke, Death

Swapping regular salt for salt substitutes may reduce the risk of recurrent stroke and death. In a recent study, compared to regular salt intake, salt substitutes reduced stroke-related mortality by 12% and recurrent stroke by 14%.

caregiver supporting older woman as she walks

Date: 2025/01/08 - 19:00

Is Alzheimer's linked to the cold-sore-causing herpes virus?

There is a potential link between Alzheimer's disease and the herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1), which is a common cause for cold sores, a recent study suggests

Date: 2024/12/12 - 02:32

Jamie Foxx Says He Experienced Brain Bleeding and a Stroke, Early Symptoms Misdiagnosed

Jamie Foxx has revealed details about the “medical complication” he experienced in August 2023, sharing he experienced a stroke due to bleeding in his brain.

Date: 2024/12/10 - 04:00

Occasional Sweets Won’t Raise Cardiovascular Risk but Sugary Drinks Can, Study Finds

New research suggests that consuming sugar-sweetened drinks may raise your risk of cardiovascular disease, while eating the occasional sweet treat will not.

‘Full House’ stars Bob Saget (left), Dave Coulier (center), and John Stamos (right).

Date: 2024/11/16 - 02:32

Full House Star Dave Coulier Diagnosed with Stage 3 Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

Actor Dave Coulier, known for playing Uncle Joey on the TV series Full House, announced he has stage 3 non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Date: 2024/10/19 - 19:40

Bone marrow cancer drug shows success in treatment of rare blood disorder

NIH-supported clinical trial is the first positive trial for treatment of hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia.

Illustration of various kinds of people standing on circles connected to each other representing a network

Date: 2024/10/19 - 19:40

NIH awards $27M to establish new network of genomics-enabled learning health systems

Network will analyze and improve how genomic information is integrated into patient care.