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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

CD82 protein may hold key to stopping deadly blood vessel leakage in multi-organ failure

A new study from the University of Oklahoma reveals how a little-understood protein, CD82, contributes to blood vessel leakage, a process that initiates inflammation but becomes dangerous when it occurs during severe inflammatory ...

Neuroscience

Elevating blood pressure after spinal cord injury fails to improve recovery, study finds

Spinal cord injury is one of the leading causes of long-term disability worldwide, often impacting young people who face a lifetime of physical and neurological challenges ahead. A new study questions a widely accepted treatment ...

Medications

Beta blockers: Why are celebrities name-checking this drug?

A little blue pill is creating a stir in Hollywood—and no, it's not Viagra. It's propranolol, a beta blocker originally designed for heart conditions, that's now making its way into dressing rooms, award ceremonies and ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Bilingual campaign targets silent killer in Latino communities

Erika Perez was diagnosed with high blood pressure during her third pregnancy. Ten days after giving birth to her child, she suffered a heart attack. Years later, she had a stroke. Perez's story is a powerful reminder of ...

Health

Researcher uncovers the health-boosting power of oat protein

While including oats in a balanced diet has long been recognized by Health Canada as a healthy food choice, thanks to the fiber content, the benefits of oat protein have been understudied—until now. New research suggests ...

Cardiology

Gender bias in POTS diagnosis reveals hidden impact

New research by the University of Adelaide has found it takes nearly twice as long for women to receive a postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) diagnosis when compared to men.