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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (WKRC) — A California man who considered himself healthy said an alert from his smartwatch helped reveal a potentially life-threatening heart problem that ultimately led him to undergo an advanced form of robotic bypass surgery

New treatments for Huntington’s disease could be on the horizon soon, following research led by scientists at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab)

Obesity is a major health problem worldwide and can raise the risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and other metabolic disorders. Many factors can contribute to obesity, but researchers are increasingly interested in the role of high fat foods that are readily available in grocery stores. These foods can be difficult to resist and may encourage…

For patients facing serious illnesses, access to cutting-edge, innovative treatments can make all the difference. Historically, many Nevadans have looked outside the state to participate in clinical trials or benefit from the latest medical discoveries. Today, access is coming closer to home. 

 UVA Health researchers have discovered how a form of delirium that often strikes older patients after surgery may set the stage for dementia – and identified a drug that could reverse the underlying brain changes

Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing A graduate student works in the Flow Cytometry Lab at the Morrison Center’s Nebraska Center for Biotechnology. Researchers use advanced tools to study biological systems and address challenges in human and animal health.

Twenty-six undergraduate researchers wrapped up their summer by showcasing innovative research alongside their faculty mentors at East Carolina University’s Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium (SURS). The annual event highlights the discoveries, creativity, and hands-on experiences that prepare students for careers in science, healthcare, engineering, technology and other professional fields

Visionary philanthropist helped advance groundbreaking research, transform health care and create a lasting legacy across UC San Diego – and beyond

To own BioCryst today, you need to believe that ORLADEYO and a focused rare disease franchise can support the business while externallydiscovery does not change the near term focus on ORLADEYO execution and key data and regulatory milestones, but it does increase uncertainty around long term research productivity and the company’s ability to replace its…