XMEA is a recessive, genetic disease that causes progressive muscle weakness. Can a small fish help identify possible ...

Evelyn Quartey carries the sickle cell trait, as did her ex-husband and first son, Emmanuel, who passed away from Sickle Cell Disease in 2009 at 7. Her younger son Gerald had been diagnosed with the ...

Infections caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) can lead to HSV-1 encephalitis—a rare but deadly condition that ...

According to the American Heart Association, staying active has a host of benefits for your overall health. This includes ...

A relevant proportion of patients with suspected coronary artery disease undergo invasive coronary angiography showing normal or nonobstructive coronary arteries. However, the prevalence of coronary ...

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in women, who have a notable increase in the risk for this disease after menopause and typically develop coronary heart disease several years ...

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Patients with established CVD, diabetes and chronic kidney disease are at high or very high risk and hence, risk factor equation application is not indicated. Corrales et al25 compared the abilities ...

Through her suffering and dignity, Deter puts a much-needed human face on the tragedy of Alzheimer's disease (AD), one of the most important medical problems currently confronting humankind.

MOLINE, Ill. — The Alzheimer's Association has released its annual "Facts and Figures" report, which provides the latest data on the disease's prevalence, caregiver statistics and cost of care ...

GSK GSK-0.07%decrease; red down pointing triangle will acquire a liver-disease treatment from Boston Pharmaceuticals for up to $2 billion as it seeks to boost its pipeline of new drugs.

Even though National Kidney Awareness Month (March) is over, for those who live with kidney disease the awareness is 24/7. For Robin Orenstein, 55, her kidney disease is hereditary, a genetic ...